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<blockquote data-quote="B23" data-source="post: 809960" data-attributes="member: 13222"><p>Our 300AX is fairly light. I don't remember exactly but if I recall it's right around 11.5-11.75lbs fully loaded (4 rounds and a 3rnd Seekins mag) w/5.5-22x56 NF NXS, NF pic rail and 2 sets NF rings and NO bipod. It has a Lilja #6 1-10 28in tube with a 3 port baffle brake. Recoil with this rifle is very mild and is comfortable to shoot. I don't think I would ever want one any lighter though. </p><p> </p><p>Heavier rifles typically have less felt recoil and are usually easier to shoot with regard to group size so keep that in mind when you are putting together your build sheet.</p><p> </p><p>IMO, you would be making a mistake by not going with some version of a 30-338Lapua Improved. You would be better off doing a 300RUM and it would likely shoot faster. Only thing you would miss out on is using Lapua brass but you can buy Bertram 338Edge brass from Defensive Edge neck it down to 30 cal and have Lapua quality brass for your 300RUM. If a 300RUM isn't your thing and you don't want to do and improved 30-338 Lapua, I would skip past both and go with a 338Edge or even a 338Edge +P from Defensive Edge. If you already have a long action donor you are thinking about building off of the 338Edge would be a no brainer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B23, post: 809960, member: 13222"] Our 300AX is fairly light. I don't remember exactly but if I recall it's right around 11.5-11.75lbs fully loaded (4 rounds and a 3rnd Seekins mag) w/5.5-22x56 NF NXS, NF pic rail and 2 sets NF rings and NO bipod. It has a Lilja #6 1-10 28in tube with a 3 port baffle brake. Recoil with this rifle is very mild and is comfortable to shoot. I don't think I would ever want one any lighter though. Heavier rifles typically have less felt recoil and are usually easier to shoot with regard to group size so keep that in mind when you are putting together your build sheet. IMO, you would be making a mistake by not going with some version of a 30-338Lapua Improved. You would be better off doing a 300RUM and it would likely shoot faster. Only thing you would miss out on is using Lapua brass but you can buy Bertram 338Edge brass from Defensive Edge neck it down to 30 cal and have Lapua quality brass for your 300RUM. If a 300RUM isn't your thing and you don't want to do and improved 30-338 Lapua, I would skip past both and go with a 338Edge or even a 338Edge +P from Defensive Edge. If you already have a long action donor you are thinking about building off of the 338Edge would be a no brainer. [/QUOTE]
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