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Need advice-LR mountain rifle for multiple species- semi-custom or factory?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 6802" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>For me, rifle weight will be very important especially if climbing steep terrain is in order. I would look for something around 7lbs to 7 1/2lbs. I would definitely want a synthetic stock both for weather and durability. A lam stock would also work if you are willing to cut out a lot of the extra wood.</p><p></p><p>For the ranges you are looking at almost any cartridge from 270 to the 30mags will work. I would look at the 280rem/AI, 30-06 or Gibbs before going to a fat mag. Simply because I like mag capacity. The fat mag only have a 3 shot capacity. The '06 can be up to 5.</p><p></p><p>I would also look at detachable mags since you are concerned about grizzlies. I would have one mag stoked with 200gr round noses and the other(s) with my hunting loads. Personally, I am a big fan of '06 and the 165gr SST. Will do everything you are looking to do in a package that will not remove your teeth when you shoot it.</p><p></p><p>All you need is something that can hit a milk jug at max range.</p><p></p><p>You do not need a heavy barrel, just an accurate barrel. A 22 to 23" barrel of normal contour will work just fine. If light is really important, flute the barrel for more weight saving.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest you look at the new Tikka T3, Brownings, Savages and Rem 700 Dmag. All will shoot accurately enough to do what you want. In fact the new Rem 710 may just be perfect, if available in left hand....no kidding.</p><p></p><p>Custom is great but for hunting, I have not seen any that did anything better but cost a whole bunch more. For BR or LR hunting from a bench, you need all the tricks you can get. For a hunting rifle, function is much more important and the compromises to make a rifle work usually make it a 1/2 MOA shooter. Most modern commerical rifles can be made to shoot 1/2 to 3/4 MOA with a little tuning and proper load development.</p><p></p><p>Good luck..</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 6802, member: 8947"] For me, rifle weight will be very important especially if climbing steep terrain is in order. I would look for something around 7lbs to 7 1/2lbs. I would definitely want a synthetic stock both for weather and durability. A lam stock would also work if you are willing to cut out a lot of the extra wood. For the ranges you are looking at almost any cartridge from 270 to the 30mags will work. I would look at the 280rem/AI, 30-06 or Gibbs before going to a fat mag. Simply because I like mag capacity. The fat mag only have a 3 shot capacity. The '06 can be up to 5. I would also look at detachable mags since you are concerned about grizzlies. I would have one mag stoked with 200gr round noses and the other(s) with my hunting loads. Personally, I am a big fan of '06 and the 165gr SST. Will do everything you are looking to do in a package that will not remove your teeth when you shoot it. All you need is something that can hit a milk jug at max range. You do not need a heavy barrel, just an accurate barrel. A 22 to 23" barrel of normal contour will work just fine. If light is really important, flute the barrel for more weight saving. I would suggest you look at the new Tikka T3, Brownings, Savages and Rem 700 Dmag. All will shoot accurately enough to do what you want. In fact the new Rem 710 may just be perfect, if available in left hand....no kidding. Custom is great but for hunting, I have not seen any that did anything better but cost a whole bunch more. For BR or LR hunting from a bench, you need all the tricks you can get. For a hunting rifle, function is much more important and the compromises to make a rifle work usually make it a 1/2 MOA shooter. Most modern commerical rifles can be made to shoot 1/2 to 3/4 MOA with a little tuning and proper load development. Good luck.. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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