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Midweight hunting build brainstorming. Critiques, suggestions, etc...
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<blockquote data-quote="entoptics" data-source="post: 2109779" data-attributes="member: 104268"><p>Any reason for the shouldered prefit suggestions, other than looks? I've done some googling, and everything I saw indicates there's no discernible difference in accuracy. I'm not sure yet where I'd source a barrel, but it seems a shouldered barrel will limit my options more than a nut style, as the shoulder will be somewhat unique to a particular action family, while virtually every manufacturer makes a Savage prefit.</p><p></p><p>The XLR Element MG setup is only about 34 oz with grip/stock installed, so I think it sits right in there with "regular lightweight" stocks in it's price range. I never weighed one of my Accustocks, but for reference, an OEM Marlin X7, short action, tupperware stock comes in at 28.5 oz.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the Terminus, Lone Peak, and Defiance receiver options, they are pretty spendy, with the lightweight models being even a bit higher (particularly in Ti) for only a 6-8 oz weight savings.</p><p></p><p><strong>I wasn't clear in the OP, but I'm actually not trying to shave every ounce off. </strong>The 10lb weight limit is "ideal". Much lighter, and the recoil will be more than I want. This will be a hunting rifle, but not for steep back country stuff. It will also be a range rifle for fun steel plinking. My reference is my 11 lb Savage 300WM with a brake, which is no problem for even inexperienced shooters. That said, if I go with 7mm, I could stand to lose another 6 or 8 ounces for sure, and of course, less weight in one area means I can add weight in another (scope, barrel, gadgets, etc).</p><p></p><p>Just wanna try and stay in the lane on my budget, as I know how these things can creep...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> I do want to get the best bang for the buck though, so I'm certainly open to other options.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="entoptics, post: 2109779, member: 104268"] Any reason for the shouldered prefit suggestions, other than looks? I've done some googling, and everything I saw indicates there's no discernible difference in accuracy. I'm not sure yet where I'd source a barrel, but it seems a shouldered barrel will limit my options more than a nut style, as the shoulder will be somewhat unique to a particular action family, while virtually every manufacturer makes a Savage prefit. The XLR Element MG setup is only about 34 oz with grip/stock installed, so I think it sits right in there with "regular lightweight" stocks in it's price range. I never weighed one of my Accustocks, but for reference, an OEM Marlin X7, short action, tupperware stock comes in at 28.5 oz. Regarding the Terminus, Lone Peak, and Defiance receiver options, they are pretty spendy, with the lightweight models being even a bit higher (particularly in Ti) for only a 6-8 oz weight savings. [B]I wasn't clear in the OP, but I'm actually not trying to shave every ounce off. [/B]The 10lb weight limit is "ideal". Much lighter, and the recoil will be more than I want. This will be a hunting rifle, but not for steep back country stuff. It will also be a range rifle for fun steel plinking. My reference is my 11 lb Savage 300WM with a brake, which is no problem for even inexperienced shooters. That said, if I go with 7mm, I could stand to lose another 6 or 8 ounces for sure, and of course, less weight in one area means I can add weight in another (scope, barrel, gadgets, etc). Just wanna try and stay in the lane on my budget, as I know how these things can creep...:rolleyes: I do want to get the best bang for the buck though, so I'm certainly open to other options. [/QUOTE]
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