Need some help. I was set on order a Fierce carbon pro for a new light weight hunting rifle but my research is telling me otherwise. What are some good alternatives for a custom light weight rifle? Needs to be 300 prc or 300 nm.
Most of the rifles we build are lightweight hunter style. Mostly with a variety of Manners carbon shell stocks. But also a good amount of Foundation. Less frequently, MDT HNT26 as that chassis is on the higher priced side. We bed any stock that doesn't come with a mini chassis except Foundation. At customer request, we can bed chassis and Foundations.
Most of the rifles we build are lightweight hunter style. Mostly with a variety of Manners carbon shell stocks. But also a good amount of Foundation. Less frequently, MDT HNT26 as that chassis is on the higher priced side. We bed any stock that doesn't come with a mini chassis except Foundation. At customer request, we can bed chassis and Foundations.
Mainly Falkor actions. But also a good amount Bighorn and Mack Bros.
We are priced about the same as most anyone in the industry. $3-$5k depending. The easiest way for a quote if you'd like is to email us [email protected] with what you're looking to do with the rifle and any specific components you'd like. You can also send a PM, but the email will get a quicker response.
We also offer load development or generic "factory" loads. Our ammo is made with the best components and equipment available.
Thanks for looking.
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Those are some good looking rifles! Looks like real clean bedding work too, that's nice to see.
What are those dies with the large stainless bodies in your Zero press?
Second vote for a Havak Element. Took one out west this fall and it got the job done. Only complaint is the carbon fiber magazine on reloads: if you don't shuck the round with sufficient force, you'll need to back it off in order to properly chamber. This didn't warrant energy for a full-blown technical investigation, but such is life with production rifles. It didn't come with a second mag to see if this resolved the issue.You can spend $4K + building one on a custom action and HNT 26 with Proof barrel or you can buy a Havak Element for less money that's just as high quality, will shoot the same, and probably weight less too.
Second vote for a Havak Element. Took one out west this fall and it got the job done. Only complaint is the carbon fiber magazine on reloads: if you don't shuck the round with sufficient force, you'll need to back it off in order to properly chamber. This didn't warrant energy for a full-blown technical investigation, but such is life with production rifles. It didn't come with a second mag to see if this resolved the issue.
Note: within your stated chambering requirement, this is only offered in 300PRC, and you'll need to align your use-case for the barrel length to get the full measure out of this round. Additionally, if you're thinking of adding a suppressor - this can become ungainly on a 26" barrel, for example.
Seekins also does not provide an accuracy guarantee. This is discussed extensively on Seekins' website, so do your research on the front-end.
Good luck on your search. Those Rio's look like damn nice shooters.
EDIT: consider moving this to the bolt action rifles forum.
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