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Small caliber, LW rifle for big game
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<blockquote data-quote="jrock" data-source="post: 1256206" data-attributes="member: 78569"><p>I've been mulling some ideas around for a light weight rifle build and want to start a conversation on the use of smaller calibers in this application. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p><p> </p><p>The target weight of the rifle would be 5 lbs (without scope). I'm thinking #1 contour and 20" long. I don't want to use a break as a 20" barrel lends itself to close up woods hunting. To keep recoil down, I'm thinking a 107 to 130 grain bullet going 2500 to 2700 fps which for me, gives enough down range energy for big game out to 500 yards or so. gun)This is the domain of the 6mm and 6.5 as I see it.</p><p> </p><p>That being said, I don't have any experience with recoil from a gun of this weight and bullet/speed combination. Is there a good recoil calculator for playing with these numbers? Personal experience? </p><p> </p><p>Also, with such a short barrel, I was thinking a case designed from a 6.5x47 Lapua or perhaps a .243 since I have the setup now to use that case.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Always looking for the right tool for the job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jrock, post: 1256206, member: 78569"] I've been mulling some ideas around for a light weight rifle build and want to start a conversation on the use of smaller calibers in this application. :cool: The target weight of the rifle would be 5 lbs (without scope). I'm thinking #1 contour and 20" long. I don't want to use a break as a 20" barrel lends itself to close up woods hunting. To keep recoil down, I'm thinking a 107 to 130 grain bullet going 2500 to 2700 fps which for me, gives enough down range energy for big game out to 500 yards or so. gun)This is the domain of the 6mm and 6.5 as I see it. That being said, I don't have any experience with recoil from a gun of this weight and bullet/speed combination. Is there a good recoil calculator for playing with these numbers? Personal experience? Also, with such a short barrel, I was thinking a case designed from a 6.5x47 Lapua or perhaps a .243 since I have the setup now to use that case.:D Always looking for the right tool for the job. [/QUOTE]
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