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Thinking about building a light hunting rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 2490407" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>I want to address your scope choice.</p><p></p><p>I have a lightweight Ruger SA that weighs 7 lb with current scope, chambered in 338 RCM. While not as light as the rifle you plan, it is light and handy to carry on my elk hunts. (see pic below)</p><p></p><p>I originally purchased a SWFA SS HD 3-9 x 42 for this rifle. As an owner of quite a few SWFAs I thought it would be a great addition to the collection. I was disappointed with it due to the extremely thin crosshair when on 3X. Without illumination it wouldn't work for the elk hunting I intended for it. Perhaps it is my older eyes. I sold it. I also need to mention it is a 30mm and weighs 19 oz. </p><p></p><p>I ended up with a Trijicon Accupoint 3-9 x 40 green dot. It is a 1" tube is lighter and sits lower on the rifle so the cheek weld with my sporter stock is perfect. It weighs 13.4 oz. Shot my elk this year at 215 yds. Scope worked great.</p><p></p><p>Your scope choice depends on the intended use for your new rifle. Just thought I would share my experience.</p><p></p><p>Here is a picture of the rifle when it first was built with a lightweight Leupold. The stock is a McMillan Ruger Ultralight.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]354311[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 2490407, member: 5219"] I want to address your scope choice. I have a lightweight Ruger SA that weighs 7 lb with current scope, chambered in 338 RCM. While not as light as the rifle you plan, it is light and handy to carry on my elk hunts. (see pic below) I originally purchased a SWFA SS HD 3-9 x 42 for this rifle. As an owner of quite a few SWFAs I thought it would be a great addition to the collection. I was disappointed with it due to the extremely thin crosshair when on 3X. Without illumination it wouldn't work for the elk hunting I intended for it. Perhaps it is my older eyes. I sold it. I also need to mention it is a 30mm and weighs 19 oz. I ended up with a Trijicon Accupoint 3-9 x 40 green dot. It is a 1" tube is lighter and sits lower on the rifle so the cheek weld with my sporter stock is perfect. It weighs 13.4 oz. Shot my elk this year at 215 yds. Scope worked great. Your scope choice depends on the intended use for your new rifle. Just thought I would share my experience. Here is a picture of the rifle when it first was built with a lightweight Leupold. The stock is a McMillan Ruger Ultralight. [ATTACH type="full" alt="1648638339521.jpeg"]354311[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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