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<blockquote data-quote="eshorebwhntr" data-source="post: 1103868" data-attributes="member: 17112"><p>One rule of thumb to remember is that a light rifle has the advantage of being easy to carry, after that every advantage goes to a heavy rifle.</p><p> </p><p>To me a nice balance in weight is around a 9-10 pound rifle with scope. They carry nicely and lay pretty still when you need them to.</p><p> </p><p>Of the calibers you listed I would go 1. 7 Mag 2. 300 WSM 3. 270 WSM 7 Mag gets the edge because of brass availability, factory ammo availability, mild recoil and good ballistics. However, the 300 WSM is a good choice as well. </p><p> </p><p>Considerations to keep in mind with the actions. The cost of a trued R700 vs a custom is close. With the customs you can get integral scope rails and recoil lugs which are stronger and better in my opinion. My vote would be for a Defiance Deviant Hunter.</p><p> </p><p>I have had Vias brakes in the past. I now prefer a Holland Radial Baffle or Holland Quick Discharge. Does the job and more pleasant to shoot prone.</p><p> </p><p>I've shot barrels from Lilja, Hart, Krieger, and Bartlien. Frankly, they were all great and I love all of them. For what you are going with I would get a #5 contour (Lilja, Hart, Krieger....3B Bartlien). In my opinion they accomplish the balance in weight nicely and is my favorite contour. All mine are straight fluted. If 30 cal go 1-10 twist, if 7mm 1-9 twist. This will stabilize just about any bullet out there for you.</p><p> </p><p>I can't comment directly on your question concerning Talley rings. I prefer a 20 moa canted picatinny rail and rings. It helps with getting the eye relief perfect and adds strength and rigidity to the action.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck with your build.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eshorebwhntr, post: 1103868, member: 17112"] One rule of thumb to remember is that a light rifle has the advantage of being easy to carry, after that every advantage goes to a heavy rifle. To me a nice balance in weight is around a 9-10 pound rifle with scope. They carry nicely and lay pretty still when you need them to. Of the calibers you listed I would go 1. 7 Mag 2. 300 WSM 3. 270 WSM 7 Mag gets the edge because of brass availability, factory ammo availability, mild recoil and good ballistics. However, the 300 WSM is a good choice as well. Considerations to keep in mind with the actions. The cost of a trued R700 vs a custom is close. With the customs you can get integral scope rails and recoil lugs which are stronger and better in my opinion. My vote would be for a Defiance Deviant Hunter. I have had Vias brakes in the past. I now prefer a Holland Radial Baffle or Holland Quick Discharge. Does the job and more pleasant to shoot prone. I've shot barrels from Lilja, Hart, Krieger, and Bartlien. Frankly, they were all great and I love all of them. For what you are going with I would get a #5 contour (Lilja, Hart, Krieger....3B Bartlien). In my opinion they accomplish the balance in weight nicely and is my favorite contour. All mine are straight fluted. If 30 cal go 1-10 twist, if 7mm 1-9 twist. This will stabilize just about any bullet out there for you. I can't comment directly on your question concerning Talley rings. I prefer a 20 moa canted picatinny rail and rings. It helps with getting the eye relief perfect and adds strength and rigidity to the action. Good luck with your build. [/QUOTE]
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