Who else tinkers for quicker handling?

[tony m]

This would not be for the long shooter, I have looking for a compact repeating big game rifle.Nothing out there dazzled me, so I decided to shorten a browning blr/levergun.Shortened the barrel already and now want to shorten the stock/l.o.p.Would like to go to 12.5", I am 6'plus with arms like an ape (face too)Offhand I shoot better with with a short stock, especially in the field.Anybody else?

 

[JOHNNIE WALKER]

My favorite deer gun is my 1894 44mag lever gun. Light, fast, and great for hunting brush around the house. My hand loads do a heck of a job. It put two deer in freezer this year. I also rolled a coyote at about 60yds that was trying to get away. He was really moving, but with a little lead the lever gun put him down. Where I live, most of the shots on deer are all within 100yds. That little gun is wonderful.

 

[Jud96]

I have the opposite problem, the only thing I like to be light and fast is a shotgun for quick shots on doves. My factory Model 700 is about an inch too short for me and really wish it fit me better. It would be a heck of a lot more comfortable if it had a 14.5" length of pull compared to the standard LOP. I am about 6'3 and have a 31" draw length with my bow so standard stuff is always a little short for me and unlike you I don't like it haha!

 

[tony m]

We have different requirements, but my point is as with a saddle rifle, short is better, less bulky is too and I find not alot out there commercially to suit my particular needs.Have tried m94, big bore and ruger 1,both are quick .I like them , but need a repeater with box magazine, bolt gun to bulky for me.Might need to rope a steer, and this is grizzly country.These creatures even track up around the house sometimes.Might use it to reach a bighorn ram across a basin.These are my needs.So I tinker cheers.

 

[Rock 29]

I use two compact guns, Remington 600 in a 350 rem. mag and a Remington 760 in a 30-06. Both have 18" barrels and are handy in thick areas and are easy to carry. Both would fit your needs, finding a 760 would be easier and cheaper than a 600 or 660. An 06 with a good 200 grain bullet in a 760 would do well.

 

[tony m]

Thanks for the feedback.The 760 is a pump..is it not? Yeah, I hunt horseback exclusively, and really prefer a narrow forearm and no bolt appendage.How do you like the 18"barrel length? I reduced the Browning lever gun to 19"and might shorten it more yet..but its a 270 win..maybe just a little bit .I know, can't hear anyway.Cheers

 

[Rock 29]

The 760 is a pump gun. I really like the 18" barrel for hunting the thicker areas, it is easy to get around, doesn't catch the brush. I use 165 hornady interbonds in mine, they are a tough bullet and they shoot in that gun, and I can push them over 2700 fps, which is still flat enough to shoot over the distances I encounter (under 400 yds). The 760 (7600) have a slim box magazine and with a little reloading work, they will shoot.

 

[tony m]

A pump is really what I am looking for, never hurts to ask though.What does it weigh and would it fit in a saddle scabbard..We see very few that are not bolt action around here, even lever guns are few.Does that action work in cold temps..is it reliable?

 

[tony m]

A pump is not really what I am looking for, never hurts to ask though.What does it weigh and would it fit in a saddle scabbard..We see very few that are not bolt action around here, even lever guns are few.Does that action work in cold temps..is it reliable?Thanks

 

[earlcurtis67]

I have an older BLR in .308 that I use occasionally for much the same reasons as you, the only reason I don't use it more is because of the trigger, but I'm saving that for a future project. I agree the 760 would be a good choice given you're requirements, they are slim, light and fast handling, oh, and very reliable. You didn't mention scope or open sights. Have you considered an auto?..... Remington? BAR? I have a friend who has a 280 BAR that is cut down to 18" and LOP has also been shortened("?) scoped , no sights. He use's it as a "truck" gun, maybe a little heavier than you would like but just a thought
Also don't be to quick to dismiss bolt guns, only because the caliber choices and barrel lengths will be greatly increased. just my 2 cents E