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Help me build/buy the IDEAL lightweight Elk Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="bbraden" data-source="post: 1404370" data-attributes="member: 92640"><p>I don't consider myself a long range shooter, but I like quiet, accurate, short rifles. And I hate having to hold over much to make a 300 yard shot. So opinions welcome; help me build the perfect lightweight Elk rifle -</p><p>Criteria:</p><p>- must be short action (standard bolt face or magnum chambering)</p><p>- needs to be chambered in something big enough to kill an elk, light recoil enough to shoot for fun, and flat shooting enough to not be concerned with pinpoint judging of distance between 100-350 yard shots</p><p>- will double as a coyote and muley rifle so please no 338 Lapua's</p><p>- needs to weigh less than 6.5 lbs without optics</p><p>- needs to have less than 90 deg bolt throw</p><p>- needs to have DBM that is smooth on the underside (no clunky steel magazines that catch clothes)</p><p>- no swing around safety's</p><p>- would prefer stainless for it's rust resistance, might cerakote anyways</p><p>- needs to have 1/2 or 5/8" threaded muzzle for Thunderbeast CB attachment</p><p>- needs to have barrel length of no greather than 22"</p><p>- would prefer that overall rifle length is less than 42"</p><p></p><p>Let's also say that money is no object on this one. Give me your opinions on what I should build or buy, and let's have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bbraden, post: 1404370, member: 92640"] I don't consider myself a long range shooter, but I like quiet, accurate, short rifles. And I hate having to hold over much to make a 300 yard shot. So opinions welcome; help me build the perfect lightweight Elk rifle - Criteria: - must be short action (standard bolt face or magnum chambering) - needs to be chambered in something big enough to kill an elk, light recoil enough to shoot for fun, and flat shooting enough to not be concerned with pinpoint judging of distance between 100-350 yard shots - will double as a coyote and muley rifle so please no 338 Lapua's - needs to weigh less than 6.5 lbs without optics - needs to have less than 90 deg bolt throw - needs to have DBM that is smooth on the underside (no clunky steel magazines that catch clothes) - no swing around safety's - would prefer stainless for it's rust resistance, might cerakote anyways - needs to have 1/2 or 5/8" threaded muzzle for Thunderbeast CB attachment - needs to have barrel length of no greather than 22" - would prefer that overall rifle length is less than 42" Let's also say that money is no object on this one. Give me your opinions on what I should build or buy, and let's have fun! [/QUOTE]
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