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What is a typical mountain rifle build?
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<blockquote data-quote="LeddSlinger" data-source="post: 1523460" data-attributes="member: 65338"><p>I see a lot of areas for improvement here when considering a light mountain hunting rifle.</p><p></p><p>First I would ditch the idea of a Timney trigger. Waste of money. Pretty much every other trigger on the market is better than Timney.</p><p>Trigger Tech makes a great trigger, Jewell is always good, and Bix'n Andy now makes the TacSport line which is designed for hunting/tactical rifle applications.</p><p></p><p>Don't worry about fluting your bolt. Doesnt save much weight at all. Really just an extra expense that isn't needed and it weakens the bolt handle.</p><p></p><p>Scratch the idea of a M5 DBM and just use regular BDL floor plate. Will save you a lot of weight and still be able to fit four 280 AI cases in the magazine. Don't have to worry about losing a magazine while hiking either.</p><p></p><p>Scratch the heavy Manners stock and go with a McMillan Hunters edge, or my personal favorite, the AG Composites CAT 700 all carbon fiber sporter stock. The AG long action CAT 700 weighs 22 oz. including butt pad and swivel studs. No long waits like McMillan and better color options. CAT 700 is readily available and AG composites has the best warranty in the business. They are hands down the best people I have ever dealt with. They re-painted my stock for free just because I wore a little paint off the butt while hiking with the rifle in the mountains over a period of 3 years. Couldnt believe that kind of service on normal wear and tear! Wouldn't even take the money I offered them for return shipping!</p><p></p><p>Next, if you are willing to pay for it, get a Proof Carbon fiber "Light Sendero" contour barrel that finishes at 24". Will be a lot lighter than what you had planned. Also forget about the Remage style barrel unless you plan on pulling and changing barrels on it. The nut is just extra weight.</p><p></p><p>Look at different scope options too. Theres a lot of good scopes out there that can provide a wider magnification range with just as good or better glass than the NF SHV for less money, all the while weighing up to 1/2 lb less (8 oz.)</p><p></p><p>Butler Creek scope caps SUCK! Lol. Vortex is making some nice ones now for $20 each. They lock up solid when closed and lay all the way flat when open to provide an unobstructed view. Well worth the $40 a pair and won't have to deal with the headache of Butler caps not staying closed.</p><p></p><p>That's my 2 cents anyhow. Take it how you like. Best of luck with your new build. Sounds like it will be a lot of fun <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LeddSlinger, post: 1523460, member: 65338"] I see a lot of areas for improvement here when considering a light mountain hunting rifle. First I would ditch the idea of a Timney trigger. Waste of money. Pretty much every other trigger on the market is better than Timney. Trigger Tech makes a great trigger, Jewell is always good, and Bix'n Andy now makes the TacSport line which is designed for hunting/tactical rifle applications. Don't worry about fluting your bolt. Doesnt save much weight at all. Really just an extra expense that isn't needed and it weakens the bolt handle. Scratch the idea of a M5 DBM and just use regular BDL floor plate. Will save you a lot of weight and still be able to fit four 280 AI cases in the magazine. Don't have to worry about losing a magazine while hiking either. Scratch the heavy Manners stock and go with a McMillan Hunters edge, or my personal favorite, the AG Composites CAT 700 all carbon fiber sporter stock. The AG long action CAT 700 weighs 22 oz. including butt pad and swivel studs. No long waits like McMillan and better color options. CAT 700 is readily available and AG composites has the best warranty in the business. They are hands down the best people I have ever dealt with. They re-painted my stock for free just because I wore a little paint off the butt while hiking with the rifle in the mountains over a period of 3 years. Couldnt believe that kind of service on normal wear and tear! Wouldn't even take the money I offered them for return shipping! Next, if you are willing to pay for it, get a Proof Carbon fiber "Light Sendero" contour barrel that finishes at 24". Will be a lot lighter than what you had planned. Also forget about the Remage style barrel unless you plan on pulling and changing barrels on it. The nut is just extra weight. Look at different scope options too. Theres a lot of good scopes out there that can provide a wider magnification range with just as good or better glass than the NF SHV for less money, all the while weighing up to 1/2 lb less (8 oz.) Butler Creek scope caps SUCK! Lol. Vortex is making some nice ones now for $20 each. They lock up solid when closed and lay all the way flat when open to provide an unobstructed view. Well worth the $40 a pair and won't have to deal with the headache of Butler caps not staying closed. That's my 2 cents anyhow. Take it how you like. Best of luck with your new build. Sounds like it will be a lot of fun :) [/QUOTE]
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