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<blockquote data-quote="Timnterra" data-source="post: 1399071" data-attributes="member: 55944"><p>I think you have a reasonable goal, however if you want a consistent 1,000yd rifle I would cut weight in the scope, mount, rings and stock before I shaved down the barrel. For example the 5-22NXS weighs 30oz where the 6-20Vx3i is only 20oz, and if you use Talley one piece rings you will save another half pound over a picatinny rail and big rings. Either way you go You will definitely need a good brake. Holland makes a very effective brake that should take the edge off the recoil. I have a 338 Win mag with a fluted #3 barrel that weighs 9lbs wearing a 4.5-14x50 vx3i it is equipped with a brake but is still not very fun to shoot. I also had a 300 Win mag with 28.5" sendero barrel that weighed 13.5lbs with a mk4 4.5-14x50. I was shooting 212eldx bullets at 3,000 without a brake and it is pleasant to shoot. That extra weight makes a world of difference in the shootability of the rifle. Even though it was less pleasant to carry the 300, it went on far more hunting trips than the 338 because I was confident I could shoot it well. To me that confidence matters more than a easier trip through the woods.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timnterra, post: 1399071, member: 55944"] I think you have a reasonable goal, however if you want a consistent 1,000yd rifle I would cut weight in the scope, mount, rings and stock before I shaved down the barrel. For example the 5-22NXS weighs 30oz where the 6-20Vx3i is only 20oz, and if you use Talley one piece rings you will save another half pound over a picatinny rail and big rings. Either way you go You will definitely need a good brake. Holland makes a very effective brake that should take the edge off the recoil. I have a 338 Win mag with a fluted #3 barrel that weighs 9lbs wearing a 4.5-14x50 vx3i it is equipped with a brake but is still not very fun to shoot. I also had a 300 Win mag with 28.5” sendero barrel that weighed 13.5lbs with a mk4 4.5-14x50. I was shooting 212eldx bullets at 3,000 without a brake and it is pleasant to shoot. That extra weight makes a world of difference in the shootability of the rifle. Even though it was less pleasant to carry the 300, it went on far more hunting trips than the 338 because I was confident I could shoot it well. To me that confidence matters more than a easier trip through the woods. [/QUOTE]
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