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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
should I buy a production rifle or build
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<blockquote data-quote="Long Time Long Ranger" data-source="post: 388434" data-attributes="member: 505"><p>The short mags are incredibly accurate in a custom rifle. By picking the right custom action/barrel/stock they can be made in a very lightweight backpack rifle that will shoot extremely well. That is where I would go instead of the 7mm rem mag. The lighter recoil with the short mag in the light rifle will allow you to shoot better without a brake. The 7mm rem mag is a good choice for your purpose but throwing the light backpack spec in there I would do the short mag in your choice of caliber if you have the money.</p><p></p><p>Or read under 338 win mag post what I backpack with. Tikka T-3 light with a light scope can get you easily out to 700 yards on an elk without breaking the bank. Rigged out just over 7 pounds and around a thousand dollars will do it. I have found on most occasions you can get to that 600-700 yard range without destroying your bank account. Beyond that custom rifles and nice scopes with crystal clear glass begin to make a noticable difference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Long Time Long Ranger, post: 388434, member: 505"] The short mags are incredibly accurate in a custom rifle. By picking the right custom action/barrel/stock they can be made in a very lightweight backpack rifle that will shoot extremely well. That is where I would go instead of the 7mm rem mag. The lighter recoil with the short mag in the light rifle will allow you to shoot better without a brake. The 7mm rem mag is a good choice for your purpose but throwing the light backpack spec in there I would do the short mag in your choice of caliber if you have the money. Or read under 338 win mag post what I backpack with. Tikka T-3 light with a light scope can get you easily out to 700 yards on an elk without breaking the bank. Rigged out just over 7 pounds and around a thousand dollars will do it. I have found on most occasions you can get to that 600-700 yard range without destroying your bank account. Beyond that custom rifles and nice scopes with crystal clear glass begin to make a noticable difference. [/QUOTE]
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