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Need ideas for reducing weight of M 700
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<blockquote data-quote="Matt Regalia" data-source="post: 23429" data-attributes="member: 202"><p>I started shooting Hi-Power Silhouette matches this year. The weight limit is 10 pounds 2 oz. My gun cam in at 10 pounds 5 oz. I had to unscrew the sling studs, pull the magazine spring and plate, and loose the scope caps and sunshield to make weight. This was not a fun experience. My question is what parts can I swap out to lighten up the gun? I have a Rem M 700 VS in 308. It has a Leupold LR one piece base, Leupold rings, and a Nikon 6.5X20 Monarch scope with 4 inch sun shade. I was looking at a comparable Leupold scope and I could save 3.5 oz by going to the VX III 6.5X20 EFR Target. What about bases? The VS comes with a 26 inch barrel. Would it be worth it to have 2 inches removed and have it re crowned? Titanium firing pin? Aftermarket trigger...Jewel or something comperable? I am open to all ideas.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p></p><p>Matt Regalia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Matt Regalia, post: 23429, member: 202"] I started shooting Hi-Power Silhouette matches this year. The weight limit is 10 pounds 2 oz. My gun cam in at 10 pounds 5 oz. I had to unscrew the sling studs, pull the magazine spring and plate, and loose the scope caps and sunshield to make weight. This was not a fun experience. My question is what parts can I swap out to lighten up the gun? I have a Rem M 700 VS in 308. It has a Leupold LR one piece base, Leupold rings, and a Nikon 6.5X20 Monarch scope with 4 inch sun shade. I was looking at a comparable Leupold scope and I could save 3.5 oz by going to the VX III 6.5X20 EFR Target. What about bases? The VS comes with a 26 inch barrel. Would it be worth it to have 2 inches removed and have it re crowned? Titanium firing pin? Aftermarket trigger...Jewel or something comperable? I am open to all ideas. Thanks, Matt Regalia [/QUOTE]
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