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<blockquote data-quote="nksmfamjp" data-source="post: 1868351" data-attributes="member: 1951"><p>I am building my dream hunting rifle. I did not choose to build a 1200 yd rifle at 8lbs. I believe an 8lb 1200 yd rifle to be an impossibility.</p><p></p><p>I am building a rifle to take all non-threatening game in Nort America....Elk, Moose, Deer, Antelope, etc. I would like to be able to take them as far as is reasonably possible in a walking weight rifle..~8-9lbs. Probably 600 yards max.</p><p></p><p>Action: I chose a model 70 as a base action. It is a matured Mauser design of modern materials and manufacturing. Quality gunsmiths have turned Model 70's into amazing tools and works of art. It has a jeweled bolt and a knob in a good location. It could be checkered a bit better, so I will discuss that with my gunsmith. It is about the smoothest action design. That is important to me. It has a good ejector and extractor design. I added PTG aluminum Obendorf latch bottom metal to reduce weight and simplify the bottom metal.</p><p></p><p>Trigger: Trigger choices are limited, but there are a Timney, Jewel and improving stock as options. I use the a Timney set to 2.25lbs. It is smooth, crisp and without overtravel. I really can't ask for a better hunting trigger. I can adjust, if needed. I will lock down settings at some point.</p><p></p><p>Barrel: I chose a Brux #3 24" in 300 Sherman...why Brux? Lead time, price and quality. Brux is a sibiling barrel maker of the Obermeyer family....good stuff. Brux has better lead time...about 3 mo...not bad. Why 24"? 24" gives me near magnum velocity and is only slightly slower than 26". No muzzle brake for me hunting.</p><p></p><p>Stock: This was hard to choose....my hardest choice. I knew I wanted something similar to a supergrade Winchester shape, but composite and stiff. Then I spoke to a gunsmith who was really enamored by stiff stocks and bedding blocks. I talked to the guy who will put this one together and he specifically thought Bell & Carlson made a good stock. I do wish they had better colors, but tan & black works for me. Gonna need the gunsmith to professionally install flush cups. Might get an ARCA rail mounted to threaded inserts too...not sure, but I like that idea.</p><p></p><p>Optic: Bushnell Nitro 4-16x44 in a Warne Mount....I'm not a fan of the optic, but I wanted a light ffp Christmas tree reticle with capped turrets....are there others? I like it. Mounts are QD and Warne is proven to me. I thought Talley, but Talley cannot support my open sight plan.</p><p></p><p>Open Sights: Yes, these are critical to me. I need a BUIS on the rifle. I need this because I travel to hunt. Optics can and do flake out. Irons usually do not. Plus, if I were looking for a grizzly that went into the thick stuff, I want irons! So, I'm putting NECG red fiber optics up front in a banded hood. A rear peep was selected because I can shoot farther with a peep. Still figuring out the details, but I'm planning a short pic rail to hold the rear peep when not in use.</p><p></p><p>Extras: Whidden bushing dies, some kind of premium sling...maybe from TIS</p><p></p><p>Hmmm...Still working on details while Brux makes my pipe!</p><p></p><p>If I need to go 1200 yards, I have a 15lb chassis rifle in 300 WSM....I'd go there. 15lbs is easier to shoot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nksmfamjp, post: 1868351, member: 1951"] I am building my dream hunting rifle. I did not choose to build a 1200 yd rifle at 8lbs. I believe an 8lb 1200 yd rifle to be an impossibility. I am building a rifle to take all non-threatening game in Nort America....Elk, Moose, Deer, Antelope, etc. I would like to be able to take them as far as is reasonably possible in a walking weight rifle..~8-9lbs. Probably 600 yards max. Action: I chose a model 70 as a base action. It is a matured Mauser design of modern materials and manufacturing. Quality gunsmiths have turned Model 70’s into amazing tools and works of art. It has a jeweled bolt and a knob in a good location. It could be checkered a bit better, so I will discuss that with my gunsmith. It is about the smoothest action design. That is important to me. It has a good ejector and extractor design. I added PTG aluminum Obendorf latch bottom metal to reduce weight and simplify the bottom metal. Trigger: Trigger choices are limited, but there are a Timney, Jewel and improving stock as options. I use the a Timney set to 2.25lbs. It is smooth, crisp and without overtravel. I really can’t ask for a better hunting trigger. I can adjust, if needed. I will lock down settings at some point. Barrel: I chose a Brux #3 24” in 300 Sherman...why Brux? Lead time, price and quality. Brux is a sibiling barrel maker of the Obermeyer family....good stuff. Brux has better lead time...about 3 mo...not bad. Why 24”? 24” gives me near magnum velocity and is only slightly slower than 26”. No muzzle brake for me hunting. Stock: This was hard to choose....my hardest choice. I knew I wanted something similar to a supergrade Winchester shape, but composite and stiff. Then I spoke to a gunsmith who was really enamored by stiff stocks and bedding blocks. I talked to the guy who will put this one together and he specifically thought Bell & Carlson made a good stock. I do wish they had better colors, but tan & black works for me. Gonna need the gunsmith to professionally install flush cups. Might get an ARCA rail mounted to threaded inserts too...not sure, but I like that idea. Optic: Bushnell Nitro 4-16x44 in a Warne Mount....I’m not a fan of the optic, but I wanted a light ffp Christmas tree reticle with capped turrets....are there others? I like it. Mounts are QD and Warne is proven to me. I thought Talley, but Talley cannot support my open sight plan. Open Sights: Yes, these are critical to me. I need a BUIS on the rifle. I need this because I travel to hunt. Optics can and do flake out. Irons usually do not. Plus, if I were looking for a grizzly that went into the thick stuff, I want irons! So, I’m putting NECG red fiber optics up front in a banded hood. A rear peep was selected because I can shoot farther with a peep. Still figuring out the details, but I’m planning a short pic rail to hold the rear peep when not in use. Extras: Whidden bushing dies, some kind of premium sling...maybe from TIS Hmmm...Still working on details while Brux makes my pipe! If I need to go 1200 yards, I have a 15lb chassis rifle in 300 WSM....I’d go there. 15lbs is easier to shoot. [/QUOTE]
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