Looking at sub 6lb factory rifles - need thoughts!

[Darktimber]

At the 2019 Shot Show Barrett said they would be chambering the Fieldcraft in 280AI. But no sign of it the website yet.
https://www.outdoorlife.com/16-new-rifles-from-shot-show-2019/

They also said when they 1st came out that left handed rifles would be available and we're still waiting on those. So i wouldnt hold your breathe

 

[Indypendent]

I just handled a Seekins Element yesterday and that thing is some voodoo magic. It feels extremely light, shockingly light even. It feels super handy and nimble too. I think it's a game changer.

I do not like how shiny it is. Myself and two hunting buddies agreed on that. I like the short 21" bbl concept in 6.5PRC and have been looking to build my own PRC shorty but maybe I just get this Element?

 

[Rich Coyle]

I don't understand why anyone needs a break on anything smaller than 300wm.

At least two reasons and I will speculate on a third:
1. Shooter wants to see his bullet impact
2. Shooter doesn't like any recoil
And...
3. Maybe shooter likes the look of a brake

 

[436]

I want to buy a sub 6lb factory rifle - I already have a 6.5lb xbolt. I want something lighter. Budget is $2k or less for the rifle. I already have a VX5HD for it. Those currently in the running:

• Barrett Fieldcraft
• Kimber Montana
• Tikka Superlite

Any others I should consider? I don't want to build one, I want a factory rifle. I am heavily leaning toward a fieldcraft. I haven't shot any of them, but have handled the fieldcraft.

Those of you who own a sub 6lb rifle give me some thoughts on your experience - what rifle you own, accuracy, handling, recoil etc.

Caliber will probably be a 7mm08 or 280AI - but really up in the air right now.

MODEL SEVEN SS HS PRECISION 6 lbs, take it into a custom gunsmith and have them lighting cut the action.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

MODEL SEVEN SS HS PRECISION 6 lbs, take it into a custom gunsmith and have them lighting cut the action.

I looked at these - by the time you pay for a new trigger and the labor the trim the action, you've got to be in fieldcraft territory cost wise dont you?

 

[436]

I looked at these - by the time you pay for a new trigger and the labor the trim the action, you've got to be in fieldcraft territory cost wise dont you?

It may come down to how much you want to be done, and who does it. I've always found that the trigger that Rem uses in their SS rifles were workable, I think they are Electra nickel-coated, not stainless and are very smooth when adjusted properly. So other than'..., the milling work, I think it's very doable.

 

[shinbone]

Kimber Montana in 25-06 with a Kahles CL 3-9x42 scope




With Hornady American Whitetail factory ammo at 100 yds

 

[Philward]

Thats nearly 7 pounds.

 

[Pintail55]

Browning X-Bolt Tungsten is right at 6#.

My Hells Caynon is 6.5# and is a tack driver. I took it out to 1000 yards a few weeks ago.

 

[Philward]

Checked out a couple Barrett Fieldcraft rifles today, 308 and 30-06. Felt and fit pretty good, really light, 308 especially so. I thought some models had floorplates?

 

[Joe6pack]

Gents, I support looking at New Ultra Lite Arms. Melvin Forbes has been making very low weight rifles since the 70's. He has been a pioneer and helped other companies get into that niche market, some that you mention in this thread. His rifles shoot very well, the three I have are all 1/2 moa guns and very rugged. The action sizes are commensurate with the cartridge being used, so your not carrying extra weight. The guns are made to order. If you want a rifle under six pounds with a scope made to your spec check them out. I have a "ula" in 280 AI, shoots very well and used it from antelope to elk. Last year's bull fell from a 160 partition in that rifle.

 

[Philward]

Gents, I support looking at New Ultra Lite Arms. Melvin Forbes has been making very low weight rifles since the 70's. He has been a pioneer and helped other companies get into that niche market, some that you mention in this thread. His rifles shoot very well, the three I have are all 1/2 moa guns and very rugged. The action sizes are commensurate with the cartridge being used, so your not carrying extra weight. The guns are made to order. If you want a rifle under six pounds with a scope made to your spec check them out. I have a "ula" in 280 AI, shoots very well and used it from antelope to elk. Last year's bull fell from a 160 partition in that rifle.

That's a big benefit to NULA and a somewhat detriment to Fieldcraft: limited caliber choices in the latter, unlimited with the former.

 

[shinbone]

Thats nearly 7 pounds.

I know. It is outrageously heavy. Good thing those four cartridge are loaded with helium.

 

[Warbird2006]

Sometimes it is easier to keep in shape, not overeat and exercise a bit in summer, then you won't have a problem to carry 8lb rifle.