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<blockquote data-quote="Kyzual" data-source="post: 1137869" data-attributes="member: 93220"><p>I'm wanting to build a 7mm-08 precision rifle to hunt anything from light deer/antelope to heavy elk/hogs out to 500 yards. I always try to get closer but want to know it can do the job out there just in case.</p><p></p><p>Looking to push a 162gr AMAX, 162gr ELD-X, or 168 Hunting VLD at least 2700fps to meet my requirement of at least 2000fps at 500 yards. Other recommendations are welcome and to be clear I don't reload yet and need the rifle first to justify reloading.</p><p></p><p>The loads will have to be mag length since I will be building a box mag rifle.</p><p></p><p>End game result is a rifle that weighs 10lbs or less with Atlas bipod, sling, and Nightforce scope that can meet my criteria above with good groups at 500 yards (6" kill zone be the absolute max group)</p><p></p><p>What I really need help with is what barrel length, contour, and twist rate? What stock for shooting prone while staying under 10lbs? (I like Manners and McMillan) I also like the Surgeon and BAT Tactical actions with the solid rail on top...anyone else recommend these or have other suggestions?</p><p></p><p>If anyone has built anything similar I would love to see it and hear how you like it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kyzual, post: 1137869, member: 93220"] I'm wanting to build a 7mm-08 precision rifle to hunt anything from light deer/antelope to heavy elk/hogs out to 500 yards. I always try to get closer but want to know it can do the job out there just in case. Looking to push a 162gr AMAX, 162gr ELD-X, or 168 Hunting VLD at least 2700fps to meet my requirement of at least 2000fps at 500 yards. Other recommendations are welcome and to be clear I don't reload yet and need the rifle first to justify reloading. The loads will have to be mag length since I will be building a box mag rifle. End game result is a rifle that weighs 10lbs or less with Atlas bipod, sling, and Nightforce scope that can meet my criteria above with good groups at 500 yards (6" kill zone be the absolute max group) What I really need help with is what barrel length, contour, and twist rate? What stock for shooting prone while staying under 10lbs? (I like Manners and McMillan) I also like the Surgeon and BAT Tactical actions with the solid rail on top...anyone else recommend these or have other suggestions? If anyone has built anything similar I would love to see it and hear how you like it. [/QUOTE]
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