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Custom Builds for Wife and I: Backcountry Hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="comfisherman" data-source="post: 2931556" data-attributes="member: 8394"><p>You are landing where a lot of us are, looking at a build in the middle of the trend line. </p><p></p><p>Cartridge selection is moderate Magnum but not crazy, brass for at least the 6.5 appears to be here for the long haul. 7 prc remains to be seen, tough launch mid shortage. Hornady has a 50/50 track record supporting its launched cartridges. Guessing they will keep pushing the 7 for a while. Can't really speak to that as to me the brass wrapper doesn't really matter to me especially in today's action market. </p><p></p><p>Your action choices kinda cover the gamut of feature sets, the bighorn being a 90 degree floating bolt the othe lr being 70 and 60 degree three lug designs. Each has a trade off and it's own rationale. A 90 degree bolt usually feels like a lighter throw, I say "usually" because inevitably someone will come along saying their 3 lug 60 lifts like the wings of an angel with the smoothness of greased butter... Conversely the shorter throw bolts are nice with the giant oculars that scope companies currently rock on modern optics. I'm building a 60 for cold weather, don't care about slightly more bolt throw I'm just done smacking cold fingers on scope bells when playing in the artic. </p><p></p><p>Can't speak on the ti vs stainless, except for the pierce ti is the smoothest ti action I've shot. My buddies doesn't have tons of rounds yet but they seem to have the ti the most dialed. Shorter bolt throw rifles tend to be heavier, so if your going full weight weenie it's something to consider. </p><p></p><p>I'd settle in a little more on what features matter most. Can guide give you better feedback from there. </p><p></p><p>Stocks are tough. There is more consensus on what makes an attractive woman, than on what makes a comfortable stock. It's the part you touch the most, and physiology differs greatly. My favorite stock is absolutely hated by my best friend... but he's 11 inches shorter wears 3 glove sizes smaller and has 16 inch shorter arm span. Unsurprisingly we prefer different stocks from different companies. Another friend heard me raving about my new stock, he tried it and hated it. Said the cheek piece felt all wrong... but he's got a chin only Jay Leno could love. </p><p></p><p>I'd try and chase down everything you can get your hands on, start homing in on what features you prefer. </p><p></p><p>I'll defer on suppressors to others.</p><p></p><p>No complaints on your ring and dbm choice, hawkins is my favorite for that.</p><p></p><p>If your set on carbon barrels, there are many proof us kinda the f150 of them. The bartlein comes in a number 4, a little svelter contour than bog standard sendero. </p><p></p><p>Optics are tough right now. But I'm guessing your rifles won't be done before shot, and there is a high probability that the industry puts out a few more mpvo type optics this year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="comfisherman, post: 2931556, member: 8394"] You are landing where a lot of us are, looking at a build in the middle of the trend line. Cartridge selection is moderate Magnum but not crazy, brass for at least the 6.5 appears to be here for the long haul. 7 prc remains to be seen, tough launch mid shortage. Hornady has a 50/50 track record supporting its launched cartridges. Guessing they will keep pushing the 7 for a while. Can't really speak to that as to me the brass wrapper doesn't really matter to me especially in today's action market. Your action choices kinda cover the gamut of feature sets, the bighorn being a 90 degree floating bolt the othe lr being 70 and 60 degree three lug designs. Each has a trade off and it's own rationale. A 90 degree bolt usually feels like a lighter throw, I say "usually" because inevitably someone will come along saying their 3 lug 60 lifts like the wings of an angel with the smoothness of greased butter... Conversely the shorter throw bolts are nice with the giant oculars that scope companies currently rock on modern optics. I'm building a 60 for cold weather, don't care about slightly more bolt throw I'm just done smacking cold fingers on scope bells when playing in the artic. Can't speak on the ti vs stainless, except for the pierce ti is the smoothest ti action I've shot. My buddies doesn't have tons of rounds yet but they seem to have the ti the most dialed. Shorter bolt throw rifles tend to be heavier, so if your going full weight weenie it's something to consider. I'd settle in a little more on what features matter most. Can guide give you better feedback from there. Stocks are tough. There is more consensus on what makes an attractive woman, than on what makes a comfortable stock. It's the part you touch the most, and physiology differs greatly. My favorite stock is absolutely hated by my best friend... but he's 11 inches shorter wears 3 glove sizes smaller and has 16 inch shorter arm span. Unsurprisingly we prefer different stocks from different companies. Another friend heard me raving about my new stock, he tried it and hated it. Said the cheek piece felt all wrong... but he's got a chin only Jay Leno could love. I'd try and chase down everything you can get your hands on, start homing in on what features you prefer. I'll defer on suppressors to others. No complaints on your ring and dbm choice, hawkins is my favorite for that. If your set on carbon barrels, there are many proof us kinda the f150 of them. The bartlein comes in a number 4, a little svelter contour than bog standard sendero. Optics are tough right now. But I'm guessing your rifles won't be done before shot, and there is a high probability that the industry puts out a few more mpvo type optics this year. [/QUOTE]
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