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Medium Weight Hunting Rifle: What barrel contour?
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<blockquote data-quote="Jud96" data-source="post: 2771013" data-attributes="member: 69478"><p>My last rifle I built was just at 9lbs scoped. Below are the specs of it. I don't think it's too difficult to get below 9lbs if going with a carbon fiber stock, #3 barrel, lightened steel or Ti action, and a scope that's 30oz or lighter. I prefer steel barrels for both looks and reliability. That's my personal choice based on what I've seen and the opinions of much more experienced shooters. Like you mentioned, looking at competition shooters, they're all using steel barrels and saving weight everywhere else. I'm starting to use the same mindset. Save weight on everything but your barrel and scope, unless going super lightweight then you have to cut weight everywhere. I think the carbon fiber barrels are popular mainly for the looks. </p><p></p><p>My next build will be going with a carbon McMillan Game Hunter and a Lilja #5 spiral fluted. It will be a long action, but it will only be 6-8oz heavier with a beefier barrel, long action, and a stock with wider forearm and a cheekpiece.</p><p></p><p>Pierce Shadow SS SA</p><p>Lilja #4 24"</p><p>MBM 3 port brake</p><p>McMillan Game Scout fiberglass with rail</p><p>Redhawk BDL</p><p>Pierce 2 piece bases</p><p>Hawkins Ultralight 30mm rings</p><p>Sightron S-TAC FFP 4-20x50</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jud96, post: 2771013, member: 69478"] My last rifle I built was just at 9lbs scoped. Below are the specs of it. I don’t think it’s too difficult to get below 9lbs if going with a carbon fiber stock, #3 barrel, lightened steel or Ti action, and a scope that’s 30oz or lighter. I prefer steel barrels for both looks and reliability. That’s my personal choice based on what I’ve seen and the opinions of much more experienced shooters. Like you mentioned, looking at competition shooters, they’re all using steel barrels and saving weight everywhere else. I’m starting to use the same mindset. Save weight on everything but your barrel and scope, unless going super lightweight then you have to cut weight everywhere. I think the carbon fiber barrels are popular mainly for the looks. My next build will be going with a carbon McMillan Game Hunter and a Lilja #5 spiral fluted. It will be a long action, but it will only be 6-8oz heavier with a beefier barrel, long action, and a stock with wider forearm and a cheekpiece. Pierce Shadow SS SA Lilja #4 24” MBM 3 port brake McMillan Game Scout fiberglass with rail Redhawk BDL Pierce 2 piece bases Hawkins Ultralight 30mm rings Sightron S-TAC FFP 4-20x50 [/QUOTE]
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