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<blockquote data-quote="BountyHunter" data-source="post: 269691" data-attributes="member: 12"><p>I just stopped by my smiths shop and weighed my 338 Lapua Ack Imp (40 degree) and it is going to be around 11.5-12 lbs w/o the scope</p><p> </p><p>Phoenix action w/lug</p><p>HS bottom metal </p><p>Phoenix 40 MOA base</p><p>Lilja 30" 1.350 for two inches and then tapered to .870 </p><p>Holland Radial brake</p><p>Mcm A5 with adj cheek</p><p>Basix trigger and safety</p><p>NF (Baer) Aluminum rings</p><p> </p><p>I see two major areas to cut weight. </p><p> </p><p>1. Go to a Manners stock in the lightweight version under 3 lbs. Saves at least 1-1.5 lbs. Add the Defensive Edge cheek piece if you do not like the Manners or want to save more weight and money.</p><p> </p><p>2. Go to a radical taper barrel after the breech instead of a straight taper. Will save at least 1.5-2 lbs over a straight taper LV or HV.</p><p> </p><p>Mine should be finished at Custom Gunsmithing in 2-3 weeks and then off to be melanite coated for the action, bolt and barrel while the stock is dipped. </p><p> </p><p>It will be the #3 in the "Snake" series.</p><p> </p><p>Picked up #1, the "Sidewinder" (1000 yd LG in 300 WSM) today. #2, the "Mamba" (300 RUM w/Russo A5) is getting its stock dipped coated now. Pics posted soon.</p><p> </p><p>BH</p><p> </p><p>PS Joelene</p><p> </p><p>I do not care what you say, I do not think you should do that in a tree stand w/o a good safety harness! Hell of an obituary.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BountyHunter, post: 269691, member: 12"] I just stopped by my smiths shop and weighed my 338 Lapua Ack Imp (40 degree) and it is going to be around 11.5-12 lbs w/o the scope Phoenix action w/lug HS bottom metal Phoenix 40 MOA base Lilja 30" 1.350 for two inches and then tapered to .870 Holland Radial brake Mcm A5 with adj cheek Basix trigger and safety NF (Baer) Aluminum rings I see two major areas to cut weight. 1. Go to a Manners stock in the lightweight version under 3 lbs. Saves at least 1-1.5 lbs. Add the Defensive Edge cheek piece if you do not like the Manners or want to save more weight and money. 2. Go to a radical taper barrel after the breech instead of a straight taper. Will save at least 1.5-2 lbs over a straight taper LV or HV. Mine should be finished at Custom Gunsmithing in 2-3 weeks and then off to be melanite coated for the action, bolt and barrel while the stock is dipped. It will be the #3 in the "Snake" series. Picked up #1, the "Sidewinder" (1000 yd LG in 300 WSM) today. #2, the "Mamba" (300 RUM w/Russo A5) is getting its stock dipped coated now. Pics posted soon. BH PS Joelene I do not care what you say, I do not think you should do that in a tree stand w/o a good safety harness! Hell of an obituary. [/QUOTE]
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