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The Basics, Starting Out
Barrel Length and Stock Weight Considerations
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<blockquote data-quote="winelines" data-source="post: 286246" data-attributes="member: 16384"><p>Thanks for the response .280fan. What I have in mind is something to do some range time with, and to cover the long range hunting of antelope, deer and elk.</p><p> </p><p>I am planning on using a 7mm wby mag action I have as the basis for the gun. So that limits my stock selection, somewhat. B&C has a nice varmit stock for that action that would put me on the low end of the weight range and a TRR stock that is an adjustable tactical that puts me out of my weight range. That leaves barrel contour and length as the major variable. You seem to be on the low (weight )end with a 24"#4 and I had been thinking on the high end with a 28" #6. Given your experience, I probably should move my thinking down some. With the magnum, I probably shouldn't go below 26". I could save 1 to 1 1/2 lbs by moving down to a #5 or #5 1/2. Does this seem like a good move? That would give me a 4 1/2 + 2 1/2 + 2 + 2 1/2 = 11 1/2lb outfit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="winelines, post: 286246, member: 16384"] Thanks for the response .280fan. What I have in mind is something to do some range time with, and to cover the long range hunting of antelope, deer and elk. I am planning on using a 7mm wby mag action I have as the basis for the gun. So that limits my stock selection, somewhat. B&C has a nice varmit stock for that action that would put me on the low end of the weight range and a TRR stock that is an adjustable tactical that puts me out of my weight range. That leaves barrel contour and length as the major variable. You seem to be on the low (weight )end with a 24"#4 and I had been thinking on the high end with a 28" #6. Given your experience, I probably should move my thinking down some. With the magnum, I probably shouldn't go below 26". I could save 1 to 1 1/2 lbs by moving down to a #5 or #5 1/2. Does this seem like a good move? That would give me a 4 1/2 + 2 1/2 + 2 + 2 1/2 = 11 1/2lb outfit. [/QUOTE]
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