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The Basics, Starting Out
Building First Hunting Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1493728" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>Hard to do on a short action though..!</p><p></p><p>If it was my build, I'd probably go 6.5CM, 1:8 and look at 120-140gr bullets. 120gr monos, or 130-140gr lead based.</p><p></p><p>With a HS Stock (kinda heavy) I'd go with a 22-24" light varmint. Heavy enough to get the balance point forward of the mag well but not beyond the front action screw. Well balanced rifles carry better, and are easier to shoot from unsupported positions.</p><p></p><p>If you want to do a lightweight build, I'd suggest a different stock. Again, balance plays a big part in how lively a gun carries, but also in how it settles on a target. </p><p></p><p>If you follow my advice you'll end up with a rifle that doesn't really excell in any department, but would be functional for most types of hunting. Will you be hunting there or do you have plans to travel?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1493728, member: 103303"] Hard to do on a short action though..! If it was my build, I'd probably go 6.5CM, 1:8 and look at 120-140gr bullets. 120gr monos, or 130-140gr lead based. With a HS Stock (kinda heavy) I'd go with a 22-24" light varmint. Heavy enough to get the balance point forward of the mag well but not beyond the front action screw. Well balanced rifles carry better, and are easier to shoot from unsupported positions. If you want to do a lightweight build, I'd suggest a different stock. Again, balance plays a big part in how lively a gun carries, but also in how it settles on a target. If you follow my advice you'll end up with a rifle that doesn't really excell in any department, but would be functional for most types of hunting. Will you be hunting there or do you have plans to travel? [/QUOTE]
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