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<blockquote data-quote="engineer40" data-source="post: 1243387" data-attributes="member: 90399"><p>I think you'll really like that Criterion barrel. </p><p></p><p>If weight is one of your largest concerns, it's not uncommon to go with a 24 inch barrel for cartridges with 30-06 like case capacity. You won't lose accuracy with a shorter barrel. The velocity you lose will not be more than a few clicks on your scope at longer ranges. (I'm assuming you'll be shooting high BC bullets offered). </p><p></p><p>I'm not saying a 26 inch barrel is a bad idea. I've just always thought for hunting rifles, if you're trying to save weight I would rather keep a girthy profile barrel and sacrifice a couple inches of length. </p><p></p><p>I don't know how much the Boyd's featherweight stock actually weighs. However the couple Boyd's laminate stocks I have are not light at all. Laminated stocks are heavier than traditional wood generally speaking (at least the Boyd's I have are). The Boyd's laminated stocks seem rigid though and I've liked mine so far. </p><p></p><p>IMO it's also worth the few bucks to have Boyd's include the Limbsaver when you order the stock. Just make sure to determine your length of pull beforehand because the Limbsaver will add like an inch. </p><p></p><p>Have fun! Because that's what building your own semi custom is all about right? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Hope this helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="engineer40, post: 1243387, member: 90399"] I think you'll really like that Criterion barrel. If weight is one of your largest concerns, it's not uncommon to go with a 24 inch barrel for cartridges with 30-06 like case capacity. You won't lose accuracy with a shorter barrel. The velocity you lose will not be more than a few clicks on your scope at longer ranges. (I'm assuming you'll be shooting high BC bullets offered). I'm not saying a 26 inch barrel is a bad idea. I've just always thought for hunting rifles, if you're trying to save weight I would rather keep a girthy profile barrel and sacrifice a couple inches of length. I don't know how much the Boyd's featherweight stock actually weighs. However the couple Boyd's laminate stocks I have are not light at all. Laminated stocks are heavier than traditional wood generally speaking (at least the Boyd's I have are). The Boyd's laminated stocks seem rigid though and I've liked mine so far. IMO it's also worth the few bucks to have Boyd's include the Limbsaver when you order the stock. Just make sure to determine your length of pull beforehand because the Limbsaver will add like an inch. Have fun! Because that's what building your own semi custom is all about right? :) Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]
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