Help m build a mule deer rifle looking to stay at 10 lbs bare rifle. Looking for recommendations on stock, action, barrel contour and length, and caliber recommendations. Looking to shoot out to a max of 700yds.
Are you starting from scratch? DIY or through gunsmith?
going to start from scratch and use a gunsmith.
Sorry, I should have asked for budget too; it doesn't make sense to me to recommend if it's not within your set budget.
Do you hand load?
yep, been handloading for about 8 years.
up to $4,000 - 4,500
For that budget, I'd go with a custom action.
what actions do you guys recommend?
Feenix,
I also am leaning toward the 30 caliber with 215 gr Bergers. just not sure which one at this point.
here is what i got it narrowed down to so far with your recommendations.
27"-28" 1 in 9 twist Lilja #5 contour or Bartlien Barrel 3B light bull sporter contour.
Manners T2 or T5 (EH1/EH5 dependant on total weight) stock not sure if i need adjustable or not.
Jewell or Timney Trigger.
Long action way to many brands to pick from (need a lot more research on this one).