Ultra Light Stock Recommendation

[Gooseblitz]

These are 6lb 8oz and 6lb 9oz with rings. No need to go skinny bbl the proofs are accurate as all get out. If you go with a stainless action you'll be in the 7lb range +\- a few oz. accuracy is great with the lightweights but a bipod seems to work better than bags for me when shooting from the bench, there's not a lot of weight up front to ride the bags well in my experience.
Any manners eh or Mcmillan edge fill stock will weigh around 30oz +\- a few. Just choose what fits you best. They have carbon fiber shells.
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Smokepoles what is the stock on the green rifle. Look for ultralight with Monte Carlo check but I really like that profile of grip...does that have some palm swell too?

 

[Smokepoles]

that is the McMillan gamehunter. not sure id call it a palm swell but it is a full slightly rounded grip if that makes sense? I have big hands and don't notice any dead space in the grip when I shoulder it.

 

[cohunt]

My mpi la700adl stock came in at 21.8 ounces with swivels, pillars, bedding, and pad-- it even has the magnum cross pins-- took quite a bit of work to complete but I got it from a member here for a Franklin

 

[Rich Coyle]

cohunt,

What a deal! Congratulations, man.

 

[Gooseblitz]

that is the McMillan gamehunter. not sure id call it a palm swell but it is a full slightly rounded grip if that makes sense? I have big hands and don't notice any dead space in the grip when I shoulder it.

Thanks I like it! What are those $600-$700?

 

[cohunt]

cohunt,

What a deal! Congratulations, man.

Yup, guy bought it and then didnt want to do the work iirc, it was a learning experiance but came out well, especially since I got the 700 mountain rifle ss brand new never fired for 2 Franklin's, it sat in some guys safe for 13 years when I got it for a steal

 

[WildRose]

I have the itch to have a new gun built. Currently I have all custom, heavy long range guns. I want to build an ultra light mountain rifle. I know nothing about this arena. I need recommendations for a very light stock, one weighed in ounces not pounds. I want a stiff, high quality stock. It will have pillars and proper bedding added. Are they made from fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc ? I don't care what the cost is if it's very light and capable of being part of an accurate rifle.

Also, I've never had good luck with accuracy from thin barrels. Should I risk going thin (less than .600 muzzle) or keep the muzzle diameter heavier and just go shorter length?

I'd appreciate any feedback, web links or opinions.


Thanks in advance.

Believe it or not I have a McMillian ultralight on a .375 Ruger that I really love.

If you're the least bit recoil sensitive look at the Pachmahr decelerator or Limbsavers pads. I have read good reviews on some of the gel filled pads as well but have no personal experience.

A good muzzle break or very efficient suppressor is also very well worth considering.

You cannot transport a suppressor out of the US due to federal restrictions but you can buy or borrow one overseas for a couple of hundred bucks in many countries, use it there and give it to your guide as a "tip" or pass it off to a fellow hunter coming in as you are leaving.

I spite of the voodoo and magic I occasionally read online I have yet to see a thin whippy barrel perform well enough accuracy wise to suit me. Consider a proof carbon or similar barrel in a large profile so you have well earned confidence in the performance especially at long range in crappy/windy conditions and I think you'll be much better off.

Get your weight savings out of the stock and optics but go with a barrel you can have well deserved and proven confidence in. A few ounces or even a pound will not be a make or break issue in the field.

 

[5RWill]

I spite of the voodoo and magic I occasionally read online I have yet to see a thin whippy barrel perform well enough accuracy wise to suit me. Consider a proof carbon or similar barrel in a large profile so you have well earned confidence in the performance especially at long range in crappy/windy conditions and I think you'll be much better off.

Agreed. I went with a 3B for dad's 6.5 SAUM build and was shocked to see the POI shift just putting a can on it. That's the thinnest barrel we have on our customs and we're talking .750 or so. POI shift is always expected but i was seeing 10" difference. Gun shoots though and we dedicate the Omega to it.

My first Proof build thus far has been phenomenal with my 7 SS and i'll continually go with them for lightweight builds just on the basis of suppressor use.