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<blockquote data-quote="Coues Sniper" data-source="post: 268048" data-attributes="member: 9377"><p>Asking for some advice here… Currently having a 7mm AM built that I would like to be a legitimate 1000 yard plus rig. However, this will also be a carrying rifle so weight is a concern. I'm trying to compromise a bit in order to 'have my cake and eat it too' so to speak. Putting the weights together for what I have planned (BAT HRPIC, Krieger 28" #6 fluted, McMillan A-5 with integral cheek piece, Leupold Mark 4 50mm scope) it looks like I'll be around 14 lbs carrying weight with the rest of the components; bipod, ammo, etc. I want to be around 12. One way I could shave some weight would be to do the "Edge Fill" in the A-5, however I would then have to use an aftermarket cheek piece, and I'm afraid this will make the gun even more front heavy, which I really don't like. Or I have kicked the idea around of keeping the A-5 the way it is, and using an ABS barrel (they claim the #6 contour at 28" would be a touch over 3 lbs). This would cut weight and help balance the rig also. These will both get me close to the weight I want. Heavier rifles are inherently more accurate, but does where you cut the weight affect accuracy? Where would you cut weight on this build? Or would you cut it at all? Thanks for any imput you may have.</p><p> </p><p> Kevin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coues Sniper, post: 268048, member: 9377"] Asking for some advice here… Currently having a 7mm AM built that I would like to be a legitimate 1000 yard plus rig. However, this will also be a carrying rifle so weight is a concern. I’m trying to compromise a bit in order to ‘have my cake and eat it too’ so to speak. Putting the weights together for what I have planned (BAT HRPIC, Krieger 28” #6 fluted, McMillan A-5 with integral cheek piece, Leupold Mark 4 50mm scope) it looks like I’ll be around 14 lbs carrying weight with the rest of the components; bipod, ammo, etc. I want to be around 12. One way I could shave some weight would be to do the “Edge Fill” in the A-5, however I would then have to use an aftermarket cheek piece, and I’m afraid this will make the gun even more front heavy, which I really don’t like. Or I have kicked the idea around of keeping the A-5 the way it is, and using an ABS barrel (they claim the #6 contour at 28” would be a touch over 3 lbs). This would cut weight and help balance the rig also. These will both get me close to the weight I want. Heavier rifles are inherently more accurate, but does where you cut the weight affect accuracy? Where would you cut weight on this build? Or would you cut it at all? Thanks for any imput you may have. Kevin [/QUOTE]
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