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The Basics, Starting Out
Questions about a LR Build, mainly rifle weight
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<blockquote data-quote="Gene Jr." data-source="post: 545388" data-attributes="member: 15474"><p>I think I have an idea of what you're looking for. I've just spent two weeks in AK, ten days packing a 14# wood stocked rifle. You're right, a good wood stock will do just fine. Stainless or a good metal coating like Cerakote is essential.</p><p> </p><p>My rifle that is close to your specs (not the one I used this time) is an old Rem 721 in 270win with a Greybull stock and a leupold 6.5-20 LR model. This is a very solid 400 yard gun and I would stretch to 600 on easy to kill animals such as caribou or sheep.</p><p> </p><p>You don't need super high end optics on your rifle in AK for the most part. A higher end Leupy will work great and weigh less than most. This will let you put the weight where it counts in the barrel. </p><p> </p><p>I know there are newer sexier solutions but a rem700 with a 26" plus brake barrel in 7mm rem mag would serve very well. Contact Joel Russo about a wood/laminate stock that will look great and last a lifetime.</p><p> </p><p>Have fun and let us know what you decide on. I would suggest capping the weight around 11# if you are going to be packing it much. More weight is ok to pack but then it should be a real long range hammer to make it worth lugging the extra weight.</p><p> </p><p>Gene</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gene Jr., post: 545388, member: 15474"] I think I have an idea of what you're looking for. I've just spent two weeks in AK, ten days packing a 14# wood stocked rifle. You're right, a good wood stock will do just fine. Stainless or a good metal coating like Cerakote is essential. My rifle that is close to your specs (not the one I used this time) is an old Rem 721 in 270win with a Greybull stock and a leupold 6.5-20 LR model. This is a very solid 400 yard gun and I would stretch to 600 on easy to kill animals such as caribou or sheep. You don't need super high end optics on your rifle in AK for the most part. A higher end Leupy will work great and weigh less than most. This will let you put the weight where it counts in the barrel. I know there are newer sexier solutions but a rem700 with a 26" plus brake barrel in 7mm rem mag would serve very well. Contact Joel Russo about a wood/laminate stock that will look great and last a lifetime. Have fun and let us know what you decide on. I would suggest capping the weight around 11# if you are going to be packing it much. More weight is ok to pack but then it should be a real long range hammer to make it worth lugging the extra weight. Gene [/QUOTE]
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