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<blockquote data-quote="TRG65" data-source="post: 1955005" data-attributes="member: 103919"><p>The nicest rifles I have had for positional shooting (standing/kneeling/sitting) have 20-22" barrels. However, a 26" barrel balances very nicely on a barricade for PRS shooting and make it easier to hit higher velocity nodes. I think what you built at 9.5 pounds is a pretty nice rifle for long range hunting. A really good western elk or deer rifle and similar to one that I want to build but in 7RM. </p><p></p><p>Years ago, I built a 223 with a 22" in a McM A5 Edge and a 7WSM in the same stock with a 26" barrel, both had M24'ish fluted barrels. The 223 was a dream to shoot positionally, the 7WSM was a bear because it was too front heavy. I have a Sako TRG that weighs more, but is easier to shoot positionally, it has a medium Palma barrel and a 4# stock, so there is better distribution. It is still not as easy as my 22" 223 was, or my 22" 6.5 creedmoor AR10. There is truth to the beware a man with one rifle, because he will know it. However, there is also truth to having the right tool for the job, because there are less compromises. </p><p></p><p>Also for scopes, I want a FFP mil reticle with mil turrets. I will accept a bit more weight for a hunting rifle, but it eliminates a confusion factor for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRG65, post: 1955005, member: 103919"] The nicest rifles I have had for positional shooting (standing/kneeling/sitting) have 20-22" barrels. However, a 26" barrel balances very nicely on a barricade for PRS shooting and make it easier to hit higher velocity nodes. I think what you built at 9.5 pounds is a pretty nice rifle for long range hunting. A really good western elk or deer rifle and similar to one that I want to build but in 7RM. Years ago, I built a 223 with a 22" in a McM A5 Edge and a 7WSM in the same stock with a 26" barrel, both had M24'ish fluted barrels. The 223 was a dream to shoot positionally, the 7WSM was a bear because it was too front heavy. I have a Sako TRG that weighs more, but is easier to shoot positionally, it has a medium Palma barrel and a 4# stock, so there is better distribution. It is still not as easy as my 22" 223 was, or my 22" 6.5 creedmoor AR10. There is truth to the beware a man with one rifle, because he will know it. However, there is also truth to having the right tool for the job, because there are less compromises. Also for scopes, I want a FFP mil reticle with mil turrets. I will accept a bit more weight for a hunting rifle, but it eliminates a confusion factor for me. [/QUOTE]
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