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338 for elk hunting- Build a lightweight rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="gilk1" data-source="post: 2041413" data-attributes="member: 38214"><p>What kind of ranges are you shooting? A 7mag would cut some ammo weight and come pretty close to 338 ballistics in the right configuration.</p><p></p><p>Also think about cutting barrel length to 24-26" if weight is the main concern.</p><p></p><p>Muzzle break or suppressor is necessary to tame recoil.</p><p></p><p>Scope is a good place to shed weight. I'm using a 16oz 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LRT. You don't need a 40oz 5-25x56 scope to hit an elk.</p><p></p><p>My 26" (light varmint contour) 7mag with scope and bipod is 10.5-11lb and recoils like a 243.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gilk1, post: 2041413, member: 38214"] What kind of ranges are you shooting? A 7mag would cut some ammo weight and come pretty close to 338 ballistics in the right configuration. Also think about cutting barrel length to 24-26” if weight is the main concern. Muzzle break or suppressor is necessary to tame recoil. Scope is a good place to shed weight. I’m using a 16oz 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LRT. You don’t need a 40oz 5-25x56 scope to hit an elk. My 26” (light varmint contour) 7mag with scope and bipod is 10.5-11lb and recoils like a 243. [/QUOTE]
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