Hi All,
I'm getting ready to build my first custom hunting/target rifle in .308 with Phoenix Custom Rifles. It looks like I'll be using a trued Rem 700 short action and a Bartlein #5 contour 20" barrel. I'm also looking at a 1.5-2 lb. H-S Precision Pro Series Stock. I would like for the rifle to be as handy as possible. What is the lightest I could get this rifle built at? Is it possible for this rifle to weigh 8 or 9 lbs. pre-scope? Like I said, this is my first custom build. Please feel free to recommend alternative stocks, etc. I'm pretty much set on my smith but am open to recommendations there as well. Keith at PCR said that 10 lbs would be pushing it but I'd like to go as light as possible without sacrificing accuracy. I know he's the expert and I'm willing to respect the 10 lb minimum unless you all tell me I can trim it down. What difference does barrel/bolt fluting make? I thought I might be able to get rid of some weight in the stock. I'm open to any advice you may have to offer. Thanks,
Adam
I'm getting ready to build my first custom hunting/target rifle in .308 with Phoenix Custom Rifles. It looks like I'll be using a trued Rem 700 short action and a Bartlein #5 contour 20" barrel. I'm also looking at a 1.5-2 lb. H-S Precision Pro Series Stock. I would like for the rifle to be as handy as possible. What is the lightest I could get this rifle built at? Is it possible for this rifle to weigh 8 or 9 lbs. pre-scope? Like I said, this is my first custom build. Please feel free to recommend alternative stocks, etc. I'm pretty much set on my smith but am open to recommendations there as well. Keith at PCR said that 10 lbs would be pushing it but I'd like to go as light as possible without sacrificing accuracy. I know he's the expert and I'm willing to respect the 10 lb minimum unless you all tell me I can trim it down. What difference does barrel/bolt fluting make? I thought I might be able to get rid of some weight in the stock. I'm open to any advice you may have to offer. Thanks,
Adam