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New ultra light rig parts
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<blockquote data-quote="tdot" data-source="post: 1791005" data-attributes="member: 91330"><p>Weight is something that is easy to calculate on a spreadsheet But something I didnt properly appreciate until I messed it up, was balance. The heaviest of my lightweight rifles comes in at just under 7 pounds before scope. It has a 22oz stock and a #4 fluted barrel. The flutes were supposed to be deep and finished 2" from the end, instead they were shallow and ended 4" from the muzzle. End result is barrel heavy and while very accurate and great to shoot from a prone position, it sucks off hand and some improvised positions. I'll be switching stocks and rebalancing the rifle. </p><p></p><p>But from what I learned on that rifle, I watched my specs more closely and my most recent build is 6.4pounds before scope and it balances beautifully. It is much easier to control recoil and generally acts and shoots like a heavier gun, in all the good ways. But still carrys like a light rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tdot, post: 1791005, member: 91330"] Weight is something that is easy to calculate on a spreadsheet But something I didnt properly appreciate until I messed it up, was balance. The heaviest of my lightweight rifles comes in at just under 7 pounds before scope. It has a 22oz stock and a #4 fluted barrel. The flutes were supposed to be deep and finished 2" from the end, instead they were shallow and ended 4" from the muzzle. End result is barrel heavy and while very accurate and great to shoot from a prone position, it sucks off hand and some improvised positions. I'll be switching stocks and rebalancing the rifle. But from what I learned on that rifle, I watched my specs more closely and my most recent build is 6.4pounds before scope and it balances beautifully. It is much easier to control recoil and generally acts and shoots like a heavier gun, in all the good ways. But still carrys like a light rifle. [/QUOTE]
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