Lightweight rifle build

[KurtB]

Order one of these. You'll spend more building.

Havak Element

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[SoloHtr]

Order one of these. You'll spend more building.

Havak Element

<p>Seekins Precision’s next phase of Unrivaled Innovation--the HAVAK ELEMENT. Drawing on years of precision AR rifle experience and the unparalleled success of our HAVAK line, Seekins Precision has created the hybrid, ultra-light-weight hunting rifl

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I was thinking about an element. Thx

 

[Stk]

I was thinking about an element. Thx

I have one of these. Amazingly light and very comfortable.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I haven't weighed this one empty but it's 8 even with a 30 ounce NF and an 8 ounce EC tuner brake.

Def anti.
Muller CF barrel at 21 inches in 7 saum.
APR proprietary AG stock.
APR BDL style bottom metal.

I took a NM muley at 649 yards this past November and have shot 4 inch groups at 850.

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I LOVE that stock Craig! Who did that for you!?

 

[Slick8]

That was done by APR, part of thier 21 group build.

 

[sierracharlie338]

That was done by APR, part of thier 21 group build.

Nicely done brother! We still need to meet up and shoot one of these days!

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

I have one of these. Amazingly light and very comfortable.

Second this. I have a 300 prc, but 5.5# in SA is hard to beat.

 

[Longtine88]

24" Proof CF 7 Saum
Mesa Altitude Stock
Defiance AntiX LA
MBM 4 port TI Brake
BDL Hawkins Bottom
Diamond Trigger Tech
2" Picatinny Rail

6 Pounds 2 ounces. Bangs steel all day 1000 yards.

 

[Lee7588]

Maybe look at the proof research rifles. They are built on a bighorn action so the bolt faces can be changed out and swap out barrels for different cartridges

 

[TX Badger]

Things I'd recommend you consider if the rifle is for a youth. Ear Protection !!

1) stock fitment, natural, comfortable. Maybe adjustable for comb height & length of pull.
2) weight: don't go too lightweight
3) optic fitment
4) lighter bullet weight in the 6.5 PRC, or opt for lighter recoil ie: 6 or 6.5 creed or the likes.
5) Recoil & Concussive blast reduction, suppressor works best for this. Get a good 30 cal. model suppressor. & one with max db reduction.
I don't recommend brakes for their concussive blast to the shooter, even with ear pro.
6) teach good shooting form, habits, dry fire drills.
& trigger control.
7) lots of positional practice.
8) hunter's safety course.
Make it comfortable & enjoyable.

** side note: be cautious if you are both going to be shooting the same cartridge. Easy to make a mistake & grab the wrong box.
Be Safe !!

I agree with what you are saying if this is a youth rifle. I don't see where he says how old his son is.

 

[StanleyActual]

Check out Mesa Precision Altitude stocks. I have 2. Great stocks and come in about 22oz.

I run a 308 on a Bighorn Origin Action with a 22" Bartlien CF Sendero lite, Mesa Precision Altitude stock, Hawkins BDL BM, TT special and Leupold mk4 3.5-10 and it comes in right at 8lbs with optic and bipod.

Could've saved some more weight running a different action but I like the features of the Origin.

 

[Darryle]

Alamo Precision Rifles
"Guns ready to ship"
APR Maverick 6.5 PRC
$2,995
Done!

Except the lightweight part

Maverick

Altitude