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<blockquote data-quote="D$tring" data-source="post: 2174851" data-attributes="member: 114263"><p>I am building almost the same rifle. I went 7 SAUM, defiance AnTi, 20-21 inch (going to cut some of the shank off of the 22) Proof sendero light, nomad Ti suppressor, Hawkins ultralight rings, etc and with all components on the scale should it be in the 7.5-8 lbs range, including scope rings and suppressor!! The pictures show a few differences, (heavier vortex rings, timney trigger instead of TT, and a couple different bottom metal and stock options we are considering), but I think you can see where I'm going with my experimentation.</p><p></p><p>I think you can build a great rig for the weight you are shooting for. I am trying to get the lightest rifle, with the nicest components I can get, with 800-1000 yard capability. So for now I am leaning toward the vortex razor LHT (lightest in its class especially with illumination and ability to dial with a stop/turret lock). I also have a Zeiss v4 also with an illuminated reticle center, that I'm going to try. For a few ounce weight penalty, It outperformed the vortex in my twilight tests by a minute or two, but it doesn't have a turret lock. Great zero stop but no lock. So I am torn. Once the rifle is completed, I think I will shoot with both and go with the one that I like better. If both are repeatable and accurate dialing, I will have a real dilemma. Might just have to build another ultralight custom rifle. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😆" title="Grinning squinting face :laughing:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f606.png" data-shortname=":laughing:" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🤓" title="Nerd face :nerd:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f913.png" data-shortname=":nerd:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D$tring, post: 2174851, member: 114263"] I am building almost the same rifle. I went 7 SAUM, defiance AnTi, 20-21 inch (going to cut some of the shank off of the 22) Proof sendero light, nomad Ti suppressor, Hawkins ultralight rings, etc and with all components on the scale should it be in the 7.5-8 lbs range, including scope rings and suppressor!! The pictures show a few differences, (heavier vortex rings, timney trigger instead of TT, and a couple different bottom metal and stock options we are considering), but I think you can see where I’m going with my experimentation. I think you can build a great rig for the weight you are shooting for. I am trying to get the lightest rifle, with the nicest components I can get, with 800-1000 yard capability. So for now I am leaning toward the vortex razor LHT (lightest in its class especially with illumination and ability to dial with a stop/turret lock). I also have a Zeiss v4 also with an illuminated reticle center, that I’m going to try. For a few ounce weight penalty, It outperformed the vortex in my twilight tests by a minute or two, but it doesn’t have a turret lock. Great zero stop but no lock. So I am torn. Once the rifle is completed, I think I will shoot with both and go with the one that I like better. If both are repeatable and accurate dialing, I will have a real dilemma. Might just have to build another ultralight custom rifle. 😆🤓 [/QUOTE]
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