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The Basics, Starting Out
Barrel Length and Stock Weight Considerations
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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 285975" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>winelines:</p><p>Here's a couple of my quick thoughts.....</p><p> </p><p>Barrel length/contour</p><p>Since you did not indicate the caliber or application (deer, varmints, elk) you might have chosen, it's tough to say what barrel length and contour would be appropriate. Generally speaking, the longer the barrel, the higher velocity you can achieve. Also, in general, the heavier the contour, the more consistant accuracy you might have. Remember...'in general' by no means is this set in stone.</p><p> </p><p>Stock</p><p>I agree that an adjustable cheek piece is a nice feature to have. An adjustable length of pull is nice, but not necessary. With a little investigation, it's not difficult to determine the length of pull that would be appropriate for you.</p><p> </p><p>Weight Range</p><p>If you can tote a 12-13 pound rifle around with you all day, you're a better man than me. It's certainly can be done though.</p><p> </p><p>From my own experience, I have two rifles (I have more, but for the sake of this writing, I'll describe just two of them). My .280 (<a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-a-32771/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-a-32771/</a>) is a Rem700 action, it wears a 24" #4 douglas taper barrel and sits in an HS Precision stock. With the scope it weighs 9 pounds. It shoots .5moa and it is my 'carry' gun.</p><p> </p><p>My other rifle in is also a Rem700 in .308. It has a 26" varmint contour barrel (.82 at the muzzle). It sits in a laminated stock from Sharp Shooter Supply - their LVT model (<a href="http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/LVT_Stock.html" target="_blank">Sharp Shooter Laminate Varmint Tactical Centerfire Stock</a>) It has an adjustable cheekpiece and after handling rifles with various lengths of pull I was able to determine my preferred length. With the scope and mounts, this rifle weighs 13 pounds. It also shoots about .5moa. Because of the weight and the bulkiness of the stock, this is my target rifle and the deer rifle I use when I just want to sit here and shoot waaaaaay over there. </p><p> </p><p>You've started down a fun and addictive road and you've come to the right place for advice. This forum is a tremendous resource and many of the members here are experts in their field. Read, read, read and post your questions. It won't take long before you've got it all sorted out, just in time to be completely confused in the next moment.</p><p> </p><p>Have fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 285975, member: 19172"] winelines: Here's a couple of my quick thoughts..... Barrel length/contour Since you did not indicate the caliber or application (deer, varmints, elk) you might have chosen, it's tough to say what barrel length and contour would be appropriate. Generally speaking, the longer the barrel, the higher velocity you can achieve. Also, in general, the heavier the contour, the more consistant accuracy you might have. Remember...'in general' by no means is this set in stone. Stock I agree that an adjustable cheek piece is a nice feature to have. An adjustable length of pull is nice, but not necessary. With a little investigation, it's not difficult to determine the length of pull that would be appropriate for you. Weight Range If you can tote a 12-13 pound rifle around with you all day, you're a better man than me. It's certainly can be done though. From my own experience, I have two rifles (I have more, but for the sake of this writing, I'll describe just two of them). My .280 ([URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-a-32771/[/URL]) is a Rem700 action, it wears a 24" #4 douglas taper barrel and sits in an HS Precision stock. With the scope it weighs 9 pounds. It shoots .5moa and it is my 'carry' gun. My other rifle in is also a Rem700 in .308. It has a 26" varmint contour barrel (.82 at the muzzle). It sits in a laminated stock from Sharp Shooter Supply - their LVT model ([url=http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/LVT_Stock.html]Sharp Shooter Laminate Varmint Tactical Centerfire Stock[/url]) It has an adjustable cheekpiece and after handling rifles with various lengths of pull I was able to determine my preferred length. With the scope and mounts, this rifle weighs 13 pounds. It also shoots about .5moa. Because of the weight and the bulkiness of the stock, this is my target rifle and the deer rifle I use when I just want to sit here and shoot waaaaaay over there. You've started down a fun and addictive road and you've come to the right place for advice. This forum is a tremendous resource and many of the members here are experts in their field. Read, read, read and post your questions. It won't take long before you've got it all sorted out, just in time to be completely confused in the next moment. Have fun. [/QUOTE]
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