My "Forever" Rifle

[seattleman1969]

Nice piece of iron (sic) there!

 

[skipglo]

This past year I decided it was time to assemble my "forever" rifle (I know, crazy and ridiculous).

My hope was to put together a setup that would be extemely light weight, reliable, acceptable for all North American game from White Tail to Brown Bear and Moose, able to be effective in long range hunting, out shoot me in terms of accuracy, be relatively inexpensive to shoot, incorporate new and cutting edge firearm technologies, did not require me to build a custom rifle, and be composed of high quality parts from companies with "bar none CS".

This is where I arrived and what I have assembled. I can say that I am very happy with the outcome, and wanted to share. Extemely light weight, 8 pounds even with glass, bipod, magazine, and ammo (field weight). Ergonomics are fantastic for me, and this MBM brake makes the rifle translate to the shooter less felt recoil and a .243 does (not so fun for the guy spotting...).

Seekins Precision Havak Element, 300 PRC
- 6 Lbs even

+ Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 with CDS for the 212gr Hornady 300 PRC ELD-X

+ Leupold Aluminum Mark 4 30mm Scope Rings

+ Rugged Ridge Outdoor Carbon Fiber Bipod

+ Muzzle Brakes and More Titanium Beast 2, 5 Port


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Your forever....today rifle? Very well done...what's your plans for next week?

 

[Tex Hancock]

Very nice rifle!!! I am really interested in a 300prc!

 

[7fan1967]

This past year I decided it was time to assemble my "forever" rifle (I know, crazy and ridiculous).

My hope was to put together a setup that would be extemely light weight, reliable, acceptable for all North American game from White Tail to Brown Bear and Moose, able to be effective in long range hunting, out shoot me in terms of accuracy, be relatively inexpensive to shoot, incorporate new and cutting edge firearm technologies, did not require me to build a custom rifle, and be composed of high quality parts from companies with "bar none CS".

This is where I arrived and what I have assembled. I can say that I am very happy with the outcome, and wanted to share. Extemely light weight, 8 pounds even with glass, bipod, magazine, and ammo (field weight). Ergonomics are fantastic for me, and this MBM brake makes the rifle translate to the shooter less felt recoil and a .243 does (not so fun for the guy spotting...).

Seekins Precision Havak Element, 300 PRC
- 6 Lbs even

+ Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 with CDS for the 212gr Hornady 300 PRC ELD-X

+ Leupold Aluminum Mark 4 30mm Scope Rings

+ Rugged Ridge Outdoor Carbon Fiber Bipod

+ Muzzle Brakes and More Titanium Beast 2, 5 Port


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Awesome bang stick dude !! I'm headed to Idaho as well .

 

[basinman]

Absolutely beautiful rifle! And I think it will make a great all around rifle. My first bolt centerfire rifle was a 300 WSM with the same idea of having an all around rifle. And I did use it for years but I could not fight the temptation and ended up with others.

 

[COBrad]

Very nice rifle. I've sold so many forever rifles I don't even believe myself anymore

 

[LoneTraveler]

One Pretty Boom Stick.
As we get older, We can not chase our dreams and carry as heavy toys as when we was younger. We can't take felt recoil like we once did, May break our glasses if shooting in a bad position.
Good Luck and happy shooting with your new toy.