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<blockquote data-quote="IChaseCoues" data-source="post: 111528" data-attributes="member: 5008"><p>Haven't bought one yet, but I'm going to look at a few next week when I go to the big city.</p><p>I'll call it the gun on weight watchers. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif</p><p></p><p>If I do end up with one it'll be a 7-08. (for now at least)</p><p>The 160gr range of projectiles seems right. Of course the 175 SMK will get some time too.</p><p>There's a guy on this site who will flute the bolt. That will take off a little weight. </p><p>If it shoots good, I might get the bbl fluted as well as cut to 20". Or maybe not cut it off and leave it at 22".</p><p>How much weight would be lost in fluting the bbl, .5 lb? </p><p></p><p>The stock will be skeletonized as much as possible, but stiffened to reduce flex. Light rigid scope mounting system and a light 3-9 scope.</p><p>My last build started with a 10lb limit and I think its closer to 14lb now, so goals are relative!</p><p>Wait a minuite, most everything I have just said is going against the grain of this site. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif</p><p></p><p>It will not be a true long (shooting) range rifle, but it will be a high mileage rifle that should end up with med range capability.</p><p>Thanks for all who have responded and keep the info coming!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IChaseCoues, post: 111528, member: 5008"] Haven't bought one yet, but I'm going to look at a few next week when I go to the big city. I'll call it the gun on weight watchers. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] If I do end up with one it'll be a 7-08. (for now at least) The 160gr range of projectiles seems right. Of course the 175 SMK will get some time too. There's a guy on this site who will flute the bolt. That will take off a little weight. If it shoots good, I might get the bbl fluted as well as cut to 20". Or maybe not cut it off and leave it at 22". How much weight would be lost in fluting the bbl, .5 lb? The stock will be skeletonized as much as possible, but stiffened to reduce flex. Light rigid scope mounting system and a light 3-9 scope. My last build started with a 10lb limit and I think its closer to 14lb now, so goals are relative! Wait a minuite, most everything I have just said is going against the grain of this site. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] It will not be a true long (shooting) range rifle, but it will be a high mileage rifle that should end up with med range capability. Thanks for all who have responded and keep the info coming! [/QUOTE]
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