My "Forever" Rifle

[ObiWanKannoli]

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

Thanks for viewing!

 

[Deleted member 115360]

Beautiful. I think you did exactly what you set out to do. That's a wonderful rifle.

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

Beautiful. I think you did exactly what you set out to do. That's a wonderful rifle.

Thank you! I appreciate it.

 

[imyourhuckleberry]

I need a cigarette after watching those pictures. Simply beautiful. I could make my wife jealous with that rifle.

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

I need a cigarette after watching those pictures. Simply beautiful. I could make my wife jealous with that rifle.

That first sentence gave me a good laugh, haha, love it. Thank you sir. I bought mine a new Glock 43 to offset, she's happy...you know the saying!

 

[Buster Hemlock]

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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Thanks for viewing!

Great looking rifle! Now..... does it shoot?

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

Great looking rifle! Now..... does it shoot?

Thanks! Absolutely does, put 60 through it so far and it's holes in holes. Her maiden voyage on game will be in April; heading to Hells Canyon in Idaho for Bear and Wolf. Should be good!

 

[WYOHTF]

Wow
That's nice
Update us on the hunt and good luck

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

Wow
That's nice
Update us on the hunt and good luck

Thank you, and hopefully I have an update to report back with!

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

A really nice rifle for sure two thumbs up

 

[memtb]

Pretty darn nice package.....I hope that it completely lives up to your expectations! memtb

 

[257Tony]

Great looking rifle! Personally, I'd have the barrel and brake coated black, too shiny for a hunting rig.

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

A really nice rifle for sure two thumbs up

Thank you!

Pretty darn nice package.....I hope that it completely lives up to your expectations! memtb

Thanks, yeah I hope so! Coming from a 60's, wood stock, boat anchor of a 30-06; it should be just a little better

Great looking rifle! Personally, I'd have the barrel and brake coated black, too shiny for a hunting rig.

Thank you! Yeah you know I would love to do that and I have been thinking about it for a while now. Maybe after my April hunt I will break it down and move forward with it. I just don't have time at the moment, and I don't think I'm decided on color. It's a toss up between matte black to match the action or tungsten for contrast against the action and to match the bipod. Leaning toward the matte black, but we'll see.

 

[Warrior27]

That's one sweet boom stick!!!!