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Starting to Plan My First Custom Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="jpfrog" data-source="post: 2421717" data-attributes="member: 32525"><p>Hey Mark- sounds like a nice build! I have built a few customs over the last 4-5 years, one of which is VERY similar to yours. I actually ended up with a 280 Sherman and shoot 143gr monos, but that's not what I'm replying about...I'm here to talk about WEIGHT.</p><p></p><p>My build weight came in at 8 pounds 12 ounces on my kitchen scale, and I think yours will come in a bit over that- here's why:</p><p></p><p>Action- I went with a Stiller Predator. Similar in weight to the Defiance, but NO built in rail. This allowed me to put a Titanium rail on top, and saves a couple of ounces over the Defiance/any action with a steel rail. I also went with lightweight Nightforce rings, but have Hawkins Hybrids on another build and that setup saves even more weight than light rings on a rail. I would do that for your build, but that's me.</p><p></p><p>Barrel- I went with a Proof Sendero Light at 24" with a 1:8 twist- again, basically all the benefits of CF but saves a couple of ounces over the Sendero.</p><p></p><p>Stock- I went with the EH3. Weight is a bit under that of the LRH by 3-4 ounces I believe. I also own a LRH, but I have one with a mini-chassis. If you go LRH, do not get the mini-chassis and keep the standard recoil pad (1/2") instead of the bigger 1" pad, as this combo will add about 7 ounces to the published weight of the stock.</p><p></p><p>Scope- I have the VX6HD 3-18x44. Very close to your 50mm but it's a bit lighter (19oz). Same everything else.</p><p></p><p>Bottom metal- I used a magpul DBM because they are super light. I also have Hawkins on another build and like them a lot too. Flip a coin here, haha.</p><p></p><p>Trigger- I used a TT Special. I have a Diamond in another build. Both are great, but the 280 Sherman was for hunting in the rockies with gloves on, so I went with the heavier pull weight of the special for my needs.</p><p></p><p>If you consider the above, you should be able to get close to your 8.5 pound goal weight. Getting at or under 8.5 pounds will be tough though, unless you consider going to a shorter 2b contour barrel that's fluted, and maybe use a titanium action. You could also go Defiance anTi for a steel action that's been trimmed and will save you about a half pound. I have one in SA, and love it!</p><p></p><p>Good luck, and keep us posted!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jpfrog, post: 2421717, member: 32525"] Hey Mark- sounds like a nice build! I have built a few customs over the last 4-5 years, one of which is VERY similar to yours. I actually ended up with a 280 Sherman and shoot 143gr monos, but that's not what I'm replying about...I'm here to talk about WEIGHT. My build weight came in at 8 pounds 12 ounces on my kitchen scale, and I think yours will come in a bit over that- here's why: Action- I went with a Stiller Predator. Similar in weight to the Defiance, but NO built in rail. This allowed me to put a Titanium rail on top, and saves a couple of ounces over the Defiance/any action with a steel rail. I also went with lightweight Nightforce rings, but have Hawkins Hybrids on another build and that setup saves even more weight than light rings on a rail. I would do that for your build, but that's me. Barrel- I went with a Proof Sendero Light at 24" with a 1:8 twist- again, basically all the benefits of CF but saves a couple of ounces over the Sendero. Stock- I went with the EH3. Weight is a bit under that of the LRH by 3-4 ounces I believe. I also own a LRH, but I have one with a mini-chassis. If you go LRH, do not get the mini-chassis and keep the standard recoil pad (1/2") instead of the bigger 1" pad, as this combo will add about 7 ounces to the published weight of the stock. Scope- I have the VX6HD 3-18x44. Very close to your 50mm but it's a bit lighter (19oz). Same everything else. Bottom metal- I used a magpul DBM because they are super light. I also have Hawkins on another build and like them a lot too. Flip a coin here, haha. Trigger- I used a TT Special. I have a Diamond in another build. Both are great, but the 280 Sherman was for hunting in the rockies with gloves on, so I went with the heavier pull weight of the special for my needs. If you consider the above, you should be able to get close to your 8.5 pound goal weight. Getting at or under 8.5 pounds will be tough though, unless you consider going to a shorter 2b contour barrel that's fluted, and maybe use a titanium action. You could also go Defiance anTi for a steel action that's been trimmed and will save you about a half pound. I have one in SA, and love it! Good luck, and keep us posted! [/QUOTE]
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