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AG Alpine Hunter vs Adj Hunter.. Are adjustable risers worth the weight?
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<blockquote data-quote="BuckeyeRifleman" data-source="post: 1644253" data-attributes="member: 110280"><p>Trying to lighten up my go to bolt gun, a Bighorn TL3. I ordered a prefit Proof carbon barrel for it, and while I had it disassembled I decided to weigh the MPA BA light chassis it was wearing... the BA lite had an advertised weight of 2.9 lbs. Not super light, but light enough. I was shocked to find it actually weighed 3.75 lbs! My total rifle was weighing 12.8 lbs without a bipod! </p><p></p><p>Either way, it was time for a lighter option. The chassis is getting sold. My goal for this rifle is under 12 lbs with a suppressor, ideally closer to 10. To me that's a good balance of shoot-ability and portability. My goal for this rifle isn't the lightest gun possible, I would go with a different action and scope altogether for that. But I want something light enough I can hump it around the west without wanting to kill myself at the end of the day and still be comfortable shooting distance. </p><p></p><p>I've settled on AG Composites for the stock, and the AG Alpine Hunter seemed like a good fit, at 31 oz (1.9 lbs) that's a significant weight savings. Total rifle weight would be down to 11.35 lbs. That said I have high cheek bones, and at the spec'ed stock height of .2in below bore I would need to build up the stock somehow to get a good cheek weld. However I do that will add some weight (triad tactical pad weighs 5oz)</p><p></p><p>That leaves the AG Adjustable Hunter as an option. A bit more pricey, but if I am already spending $600 another $150 is worth it for what I want. But at 38 oz (2.38 lbs) its noticeably heavier than the Alpine hunter. Significant? No. But enough its a consideration. Total rifle weight would be at 11.78 lbs. </p><p></p><p>Yeah I am probably overthinking this one, but with the money involved I want to make the right call. </p><p></p><p>Anyone with either stock care to comment? Are adjustable cheek risers worth the weight?</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BuckeyeRifleman, post: 1644253, member: 110280"] Trying to lighten up my go to bolt gun, a Bighorn TL3. I ordered a prefit Proof carbon barrel for it, and while I had it disassembled I decided to weigh the MPA BA light chassis it was wearing... the BA lite had an advertised weight of 2.9 lbs. Not super light, but light enough. I was shocked to find it actually weighed 3.75 lbs! My total rifle was weighing 12.8 lbs without a bipod! Either way, it was time for a lighter option. The chassis is getting sold. My goal for this rifle is under 12 lbs with a suppressor, ideally closer to 10. To me that's a good balance of shoot-ability and portability. My goal for this rifle isn't the lightest gun possible, I would go with a different action and scope altogether for that. But I want something light enough I can hump it around the west without wanting to kill myself at the end of the day and still be comfortable shooting distance. I've settled on AG Composites for the stock, and the AG Alpine Hunter seemed like a good fit, at 31 oz (1.9 lbs) that's a significant weight savings. Total rifle weight would be down to 11.35 lbs. That said I have high cheek bones, and at the spec'ed stock height of .2in below bore I would need to build up the stock somehow to get a good cheek weld. However I do that will add some weight (triad tactical pad weighs 5oz) That leaves the AG Adjustable Hunter as an option. A bit more pricey, but if I am already spending $600 another $150 is worth it for what I want. But at 38 oz (2.38 lbs) its noticeably heavier than the Alpine hunter. Significant? No. But enough its a consideration. Total rifle weight would be at 11.78 lbs. Yeah I am probably overthinking this one, but with the money involved I want to make the right call. Anyone with either stock care to comment? Are adjustable cheek risers worth the weight? Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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