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Looking for some advice on a 7WSM sheep rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 354742" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>How many pounds is 'light weight'? My 280rem has an HS precision stock, 24" #4 barrel and weighs 9lbs. I consider 9lbs about as much as I want to carry all day and be in a general state of readiness. Contrast this where a rifle is in a backpack with the intent to move it from one place to another.</p><p> </p><p>Here's a link to my 'carry' rifle (9lbs):</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-updated-32771/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-updated-32771/</a></p><p> </p><p>I need to update the thread though as the rifle now sports a Leupold VXIII with M1 turrets.</p><p> </p><p>Here's a link to my sit 'here' and shoot 'there' rifle (it weighs 12.5lbs.):</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/</a></p><p> </p><p>To answer your more specific questions....</p><p> </p><p>#5 vs. #4...depends on your definition of 'light weight'. I don't think Krieger will flute a #4 barrel.</p><p> </p><p>24" vs. 26"....You gain about 30fps per inch of barrel. Does 60fps gain in velocity do that much for you? will you be carrying the gun in thick stuff where getting snagged on brush would be a problem?</p><p> </p><p>Timney trigger length...not sure what might have 'caused' this problem. But I'm sure you could get a gunsmith to find a way to lengthen the trigger - perhaps solder a custom fit piece of steel on the face of the trigger. There are also 'bolt-on' trigger shoes that might help.</p><p> </p><p>Stocks...I like the HS Precision. I've handled a B&C recently and really liked it. Stocks really are a personal choice. My recommendation would be to hold them in your hands before you spend your money (or at least be able to return it if it's not what you want)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 354742, member: 19172"] How many pounds is 'light weight'? My 280rem has an HS precision stock, 24" #4 barrel and weighs 9lbs. I consider 9lbs about as much as I want to carry all day and be in a general state of readiness. Contrast this where a rifle is in a backpack with the intent to move it from one place to another. Here's a link to my 'carry' rifle (9lbs): [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-280-updated-32771/[/URL] I need to update the thread though as the rifle now sports a Leupold VXIII with M1 turrets. Here's a link to my sit 'here' and shoot 'there' rifle (it weighs 12.5lbs.): [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/[/URL] To answer your more specific questions.... #5 vs. #4...depends on your definition of 'light weight'. I don't think Krieger will flute a #4 barrel. 24" vs. 26"....You gain about 30fps per inch of barrel. Does 60fps gain in velocity do that much for you? will you be carrying the gun in thick stuff where getting snagged on brush would be a problem? Timney trigger length...not sure what might have 'caused' this problem. But I'm sure you could get a gunsmith to find a way to lengthen the trigger - perhaps solder a custom fit piece of steel on the face of the trigger. There are also 'bolt-on' trigger shoes that might help. Stocks...I like the HS Precision. I've handled a B&C recently and really liked it. Stocks really are a personal choice. My recommendation would be to hold them in your hands before you spend your money (or at least be able to return it if it's not what you want) [/QUOTE]
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