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Looking at sub 6lb factory rifles - need thoughts!
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<blockquote data-quote="Capt RB" data-source="post: 1739880" data-attributes="member: 85987"><p>I hunted with a 5.5# all in 3006. It was a 19" barrel maple stocked custom my dad had built. This had a 2x7 leo with tally rings. Because it was built to his frame with a straight comb and some cast built into the stock it was not punishing. I shot a 6.5# 700 that was before the mountain series that flat out just sucked. The comb wasn't right for me and I had a purple cheek and a raspberry at my shoulder. What ever you buy that light make sure it fits you if it is above 308 in recoil level (without a brake).</p><p> Shooting lightweights really well will test your fundamentals. If they are not sound your targets will let you know. Having done load development for many "problem" lightweight rifles it is quite easy to screw up great groups because of a shooter error. Most of which are thought to be the soda straw barrel excuse falsely<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Capt RB, post: 1739880, member: 85987"] I hunted with a 5.5# all in 3006. It was a 19" barrel maple stocked custom my dad had built. This had a 2x7 leo with tally rings. Because it was built to his frame with a straight comb and some cast built into the stock it was not punishing. I shot a 6.5# 700 that was before the mountain series that flat out just sucked. The comb wasn't right for me and I had a purple cheek and a raspberry at my shoulder. What ever you buy that light make sure it fits you if it is above 308 in recoil level (without a brake). Shooting lightweights really well will test your fundamentals. If they are not sound your targets will let you know. Having done load development for many "problem" lightweight rifles it is quite easy to screw up great groups because of a shooter error. Most of which are thought to be the soda straw barrel excuse falsely:D [/QUOTE]
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