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Need advice on a lightweight 7mm Allen Mag Build
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<blockquote data-quote="djbwow2008" data-source="post: 365747" data-attributes="member: 12523"><p>Im having a heavy 338 AX built by Kirby which should be done soon. Should be around 16 lbs ready to hunt. I have the bug and am getting ready to build a second gun.I want to build a lighter weight gun which I can carry more when the 338 Ax is just to heavy to go where I need to be. Im thinking about getting a 7mm Allen Mag.With the parts below it should weigh 8 1/2 - 9 lbs without scope. I just dont know if its a good idea to build the Allen Mag in such a light short gun. Depending on my funds I might use a BAT HRPIC or Defiance Machine Action. They are about the same weight. Is the much higher price worth it? I want to go as high power as makes sense in a lighter gun and cant seem to make up my mind. All opionions welcome. Want to hunt any thing from Deer-Hogs-Black bear and Elk.</p><p></p><p>1. Do you think the #5 fluted barrel will be stiff enough and be able to handle the heat because I dont want to burn barrel up faster than I need to.</p><p></p><p>2. Do you think the gun is to light for a 7mm Allen Mag? Will recoil be a problem even with brake?</p><p></p><p>3. How much velocity will be achieved in 25 1/2 in barrel? </p><p></p><p>4.Im also considering building the same gun in 338 Ax instead of the 7mm Allen Mag because I already have the loading dies.</p><p></p><p>5.What would the limits be to a lightweight gun like this 700 yards elk - 1200 yards deer sized game?</p><p></p><p>6.Does Manners still offer the T-2 in Carbon Fiber shell.IS it a better choice than the<strong> MCS-T</strong>. Should T-2 in Carbon Fiber shell weigh about 2.2 lbs?</p><p></p><p>7.Would it make more sense to build the same gun in 7mm RUM or 7mm Dakota and go with a Borden Timberline or Surgeon RLR Round Action?</p><p></p><p><strong>Stiller Predator Extreme Action with pinned .300 recoil lug.....</strong></p><p><strong>Stiller Picatinny Rail 20 MOA...................................................... </strong></p><p><strong>Jewell trigger..............................................................................</strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Rem BDL floor-plate,follower and spring</span> ..................................</strong></p><p> <strong>Wyatts extended box magazine.................................................. </strong></p><p><strong>Lilja SS #5 fluted barrel 25 1/2 Inch......................................... </strong></p><p><strong>APS Slim Painkiller Muzzle brake................................................</strong></p><p><strong>Bead Blast barrel, receiver and brake......................................... </strong></p><p><strong>Manners Ultralight MCS-T Stock 90% Carbon Fiber Shell.........</strong></p><p><strong>Pillar bedding...............................................................................</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Thanks Dan</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="djbwow2008, post: 365747, member: 12523"] Im having a heavy 338 AX built by Kirby which should be done soon. Should be around 16 lbs ready to hunt. I have the bug and am getting ready to build a second gun.I want to build a lighter weight gun which I can carry more when the 338 Ax is just to heavy to go where I need to be. Im thinking about getting a 7mm Allen Mag.With the parts below it should weigh 8 1/2 - 9 lbs without scope. I just dont know if its a good idea to build the Allen Mag in such a light short gun. Depending on my funds I might use a BAT HRPIC or Defiance Machine Action. They are about the same weight. Is the much higher price worth it? I want to go as high power as makes sense in a lighter gun and cant seem to make up my mind. All opionions welcome. Want to hunt any thing from Deer-Hogs-Black bear and Elk. 1. Do you think the #5 fluted barrel will be stiff enough and be able to handle the heat because I dont want to burn barrel up faster than I need to. 2. Do you think the gun is to light for a 7mm Allen Mag? Will recoil be a problem even with brake? 3. How much velocity will be achieved in 25 1/2 in barrel? 4.Im also considering building the same gun in 338 Ax instead of the 7mm Allen Mag because I already have the loading dies. 5.What would the limits be to a lightweight gun like this 700 yards elk - 1200 yards deer sized game? 6.Does Manners still offer the T-2 in Carbon Fiber shell.IS it a better choice than the[B] MCS-T[/B]. Should T-2 in Carbon Fiber shell weigh about 2.2 lbs? 7.Would it make more sense to build the same gun in 7mm RUM or 7mm Dakota and go with a Borden Timberline or Surgeon RLR Round Action? [B]Stiller Predator Extreme Action with pinned .300 recoil lug..... Stiller Picatinny Rail 20 MOA...................................................... Jewell trigger.............................................................................. [COLOR=#000000]Rem BDL floor-plate,follower and spring[/COLOR] ..................................[/B] [B]Wyatts extended box magazine.................................................. Lilja SS #5 fluted barrel 25 1/2 Inch......................................... APS Slim Painkiller Muzzle brake................................................ Bead Blast barrel, receiver and brake......................................... Manners Ultralight MCS-T Stock 90% Carbon Fiber Shell......... Pillar bedding............................................................................... Thanks Dan [/B] [/QUOTE]
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