packgoatguy
Well-Known Member
Looking for recommendations on parts for a SUPER Ultralight rifle build: as in, the completed rifle, scope, rings, bipod, sling, cheek riser, and muzzle break to be at or under 5lbs (or possibly up to 5.5lbs).
A few considerations:
1. Does anyone know of a lighter weight bipod than the "Neopod" (4oz)"?
2. Caliber preference would be 6.5CM with at least a 22 inch barrel
3. at least a 14 power scope with side focus and adjustable turrets (any quality glass out there lighter than the "leupold VX-3i 4.5-14 with CDS" at 15.1oz?)
4. would need to be capable of .5MOA or better
5. best options for lightweight carbon fiber stocks, barrels, titanium bolts, etc?
6. what are the lightest (but still quality) scope rings out there?
7. I know that something like the Kimber Mountain Ascent is going to be a fairly lightweight setup from the factory (4.75lbs) but I would be looking to shave off another pound or so to accommodate for the weight of the scope and other accessories. (side note, what is the difference between the Mountain Ascent and the 8400, or other cheaper kimber models? do they all have the same barrel and action? wondering how feasible it would be to just put a cheaper model's barrel and action into an ultralight stock?)
8. What are the lightest stocks out there? Anything lighter than the MPI Stocks? (14-16oz I believe).
Thanks for the help!
A few considerations:
1. Does anyone know of a lighter weight bipod than the "Neopod" (4oz)"?
2. Caliber preference would be 6.5CM with at least a 22 inch barrel
3. at least a 14 power scope with side focus and adjustable turrets (any quality glass out there lighter than the "leupold VX-3i 4.5-14 with CDS" at 15.1oz?)
4. would need to be capable of .5MOA or better
5. best options for lightweight carbon fiber stocks, barrels, titanium bolts, etc?
6. what are the lightest (but still quality) scope rings out there?
7. I know that something like the Kimber Mountain Ascent is going to be a fairly lightweight setup from the factory (4.75lbs) but I would be looking to shave off another pound or so to accommodate for the weight of the scope and other accessories. (side note, what is the difference between the Mountain Ascent and the 8400, or other cheaper kimber models? do they all have the same barrel and action? wondering how feasible it would be to just put a cheaper model's barrel and action into an ultralight stock?)
8. What are the lightest stocks out there? Anything lighter than the MPI Stocks? (14-16oz I believe).
Thanks for the help!