Lightweight precision build

[ocabj]

what was the cost to build something like this?

Go the first post for the link.

If you want to go MSRP cheaper, the Bergera Premier MgLite is a less expensive option.

[hambam105]

Light weight....So why does it need a tripod?

[ocabj]

Light weight....So why does it need a tripod?

I guess I'm not as good a shooter as you. I only averaged low 190s in 200 yard standing Service Rifle (~ 93%).

[smittty]

There's nothing light weight about that, maybe for competition but for real life hunting rifle, that's just too heavy.

[trinydexactual]

what was the cost to build something like this?

$6807 as stated in article

couldn't read the article at first.

[ocabj]

There's nothing light weight about that, maybe for competition but for real life hunting rifle, that's just too heavy.

To me 8lb 6oz scoped rifle is light weight. But I'll keep that in mind.

My regular centerfire rifles are 15-18 lbs.

My primary rimfire (NRL22 / ELR Rimfire) rifle is 22 lb.

[trinydexactual]

I think the article being states that the goal was less than 12. maybe that's what he's saying. 13 is to heavy.

[ocabj]

I think the article being states that the goal was less than 12. maybe that's what he's saying. 13 is to heavy.

No, I think it's more people want to be critical which is fine. I'm the same way. I see someone with a configuration I don't agree with and I'll voice my opinion.

[trinydexactual]

8 pounds for a complete...

what are people carrying into the hills?

[deckhandmike]

8 pounds for a complete...

what are people carrying into the hills?

6lb AR in 6.8spc. No thanks to heavy rifles. I carry my rifles 99.9x times more than I shoot them, so I actually go lightweight .

But ocabj’s build was meant for competition and it’s a very nice rig for that

[trinydexactual]

so your AR with 3 rounds, complete with optic is 6 pounds?

details? barrel length? quarry?

[deckhandmike]

My 6.8spc hunting one is a tad over 6lb with optic but if you gave me a few minutes in the garage i could raid the parts bin and get it there. I run a sub 6 pound 556 for pig sometimes. But yeah, pretty easy to do. Not even stupid expensive. Leupold 2-7 is only 11oz. Brownells lightweight bcg 8oz for like a 100$. Not hard to get light these days. But the beauty of Ocabj’s build is he didn’t do it with a spaghetti barrel and a flimsy stock. That’s the hard part with quality bolt guns.

16” AR pencil barrels, no muzzle device, 6.8 or 556. Works for pig and deer. It’s definitely what I’d call a private property gun though. I pass up sub optimal shots but they’ll be there tomorrow so no big deal.

Even with a bolt gun the Kimber mountain ascent is 4 pounds 13oz so add a Leupold 2-7 and your at 6 pounds for like 2200$ including glass. But we digress.

[trinydexactual]

I am aware of the Kimber Mountain Ascent, but there aren't that many options like it. At least not in the premium brands. most of the high end barreled actions are weighing in at 5-6 pounds depending on short / long action.

I see what you're saying about your hunting rifle, however it sounds like you use it at home (private property)?

[deckhandmike]

What I’d use on private property is completely different than what I’d use on a trip or public land. On private property I’m just messing around halving fun stalking super close to stuff with minimal concern on closing the deal so sub optimal cartridges are fine close in. I do most of my hunting like this. If I’m paying for a trip or hiking my butt around with a goal I’m taking a bolt .308 so I can close the deal from most distances or angles. However my 6.8 would still be sufficient for 75% plus of the shots I see. So it’s definitely doable as an all around CA rifle.

I’m also building a non lightweight/lightweight hunting rifle right now. It will be carbon barrel with a chassis. It will use lightweight parts but the sum of my wants will make it firmly middleweight but shoot and have the features of a heavyweight rifle. That’s why I can appreciate ocabj’s build.

[trinydexactual]

that makes sense. my questions were from the context of a do it all hunting rifle capable of elk. not all areas allow a drive up shot at 200 yards for an elk. having the right build hopefully enables a long trek in and also packing out.