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Lightweight build recommendation
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<blockquote data-quote="MSURunner" data-source="post: 2577311" data-attributes="member: 102961"><p>Yeah, like I said, I don't know that I would like to see what the budget would be to get it that low. As it sits now the factory Savage 16 LWH (308) with mounted scope in the factory stock and the can with quick detach adapter come in at 8.4 pounds. That's probably where it would end up. I could save at least half a pound with a direct thread titanium can, but I don't want to wait or spend that much on that aspect of the project. The scope could cut probably half a pound by going with a lighter and lower magnification setup than the Vortex Viper, but I'm going to want probably 12-16 on the top end of magnification anyways, so again, it gets really expensive for the gain to be achieved. I'd guess going blind mag in a McMillan Edge would save another 4-6 ounces, having not independently weighed the factory stock. So 7.5 is certainly doable, just spendy to get there. So, the conclusion I'm coming to would be to try to replicate the weight of the factory barrel with my aftermarket or shave an ounce or two there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MSURunner, post: 2577311, member: 102961"] Yeah, like I said, I don't know that I would like to see what the budget would be to get it that low. As it sits now the factory Savage 16 LWH (308) with mounted scope in the factory stock and the can with quick detach adapter come in at 8.4 pounds. That's probably where it would end up. I could save at least half a pound with a direct thread titanium can, but I don't want to wait or spend that much on that aspect of the project. The scope could cut probably half a pound by going with a lighter and lower magnification setup than the Vortex Viper, but I'm going to want probably 12-16 on the top end of magnification anyways, so again, it gets really expensive for the gain to be achieved. I'd guess going blind mag in a McMillan Edge would save another 4-6 ounces, having not independently weighed the factory stock. So 7.5 is certainly doable, just spendy to get there. So, the conclusion I'm coming to would be to try to replicate the weight of the factory barrel with my aftermarket or shave an ounce or two there. [/QUOTE]
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