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The Basics, Starting Out
Barrel Length and Stock Weight Considerations
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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 286388" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>My opinion FWIW. I can easily and have covered 10-15 miles across broken plains, up and down coulee's, up and down mountains in a full day of hunting for antelope, deer, elk and sheep. I used to do it with a sporter Ruger M77 7mm RM that weighed close to 10 lbs, after sling, scope & mounts, and ammo in the mag. I also usually had a bout a 10-15 lb day pack with me, with ammo, camera, rain gear, food and water, knife & sharpeners, compass, etc.</p><p> </p><p>I recently got a Sendero 300 RUM for long range shooting and hunting. It weoghs 8 1/2 lbs, plus another 2 1/2 lbs for scope and bases, rings and ADI. Put a sling and a bipod on it and you are up to 13 plus lbs. Maybe 4 lbs more than my previous outfit, but this is the eqipment I believe I need for loooong range hunting so I must carry it. Yeah, you can probably get by with a couple lbs less with a lighter barrel and stock, but i would rather carry the extra couple of lbs, which is only a fraction of your total carry weight anyway, to have the "better" platform. </p><p> </p><p>Carrying around a heavy rifle can be a chore but you can learn to live with it. It all depends on what your priorities are and your motivation. I am 53 and can pack a 50 lb bacpack 15 miles back into the Rocky Mountains to fish and climb. If I can do that, then I can carry around a Sendero and a 15 lb day pack to hunt. But hey, we are all different.</p><p> </p><p>As for barrel length and contour, I think the 26" fluted Sendero contour that measures .83 at the muzzle is a great barrel for both range shooting and hunting. The longer your barrel the more velocity but also the more whip and weight. All tradeoffs. With a 28" barrel you might get anothe 50 fps out if it which in a 300 RUM (my case) might extend my effective range another 40 yds , say from 1200 yds to 1240 yds. Is the extra 2" worth it? I'll stick with the 26" barrel.</p><p> </p><p>As for the stock. I think it is very important to have a good solid platform for the barreled action to rest in for LR shooting and the accuracy and consistancy required. Whatever weight you can get that in, I would place function first. The adjustable cheekpeice is a nice thing to have on the bench, but IMHO not real practicle for a carry rifle... but that's just me.</p><p> </p><p>And for LR work you want a good rest. A swivel bipod is a must in my opinion. You might be able to rest on your day pack, a log or branch sometimes but sometimes you may end up loosing a shot because you cant get a steady rest. I would recomend a 9-13" bipod and some type of shooting stick for a taller rest.</p><p> </p><p>Just my $.02 added to some already good info given.</p><p> </p><p>Goog shooting and hunting</p><p> </p><p>-MR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 286388, member: 11717"] My opinion FWIW. I can easily and have covered 10-15 miles across broken plains, up and down coulee's, up and down mountains in a full day of hunting for antelope, deer, elk and sheep. I used to do it with a sporter Ruger M77 7mm RM that weighed close to 10 lbs, after sling, scope & mounts, and ammo in the mag. I also usually had a bout a 10-15 lb day pack with me, with ammo, camera, rain gear, food and water, knife & sharpeners, compass, etc. I recently got a Sendero 300 RUM for long range shooting and hunting. It weoghs 8 1/2 lbs, plus another 2 1/2 lbs for scope and bases, rings and ADI. Put a sling and a bipod on it and you are up to 13 plus lbs. Maybe 4 lbs more than my previous outfit, but this is the eqipment I believe I need for loooong range hunting so I must carry it. Yeah, you can probably get by with a couple lbs less with a lighter barrel and stock, but i would rather carry the extra couple of lbs, which is only a fraction of your total carry weight anyway, to have the "better" platform. Carrying around a heavy rifle can be a chore but you can learn to live with it. It all depends on what your priorities are and your motivation. I am 53 and can pack a 50 lb bacpack 15 miles back into the Rocky Mountains to fish and climb. If I can do that, then I can carry around a Sendero and a 15 lb day pack to hunt. But hey, we are all different. As for barrel length and contour, I think the 26" fluted Sendero contour that measures .83 at the muzzle is a great barrel for both range shooting and hunting. The longer your barrel the more velocity but also the more whip and weight. All tradeoffs. With a 28" barrel you might get anothe 50 fps out if it which in a 300 RUM (my case) might extend my effective range another 40 yds , say from 1200 yds to 1240 yds. Is the extra 2" worth it? I'll stick with the 26" barrel. As for the stock. I think it is very important to have a good solid platform for the barreled action to rest in for LR shooting and the accuracy and consistancy required. Whatever weight you can get that in, I would place function first. The adjustable cheekpeice is a nice thing to have on the bench, but IMHO not real practicle for a carry rifle... but that's just me. And for LR work you want a good rest. A swivel bipod is a must in my opinion. You might be able to rest on your day pack, a log or branch sometimes but sometimes you may end up loosing a shot because you cant get a steady rest. I would recomend a 9-13" bipod and some type of shooting stick for a taller rest. Just my $.02 added to some already good info given. Goog shooting and hunting -MR [/QUOTE]
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