Have been planning this build for over a year. Now that everything is in hand I'm having second thoughts. Plans I had for this rifle was mainly a walking backpack rifle for the west. What I'm unsure of is the weight and the ability to be able to take long range shots. Had originally planned on a #2 hart finished at 25" on a remington 700 LA in a Mcmillan edge. Now thinking about either a Bartlein #2b or #3 on the same action and stock. If i went with the #3 I would probably have it fluted.
Problem is I don't worry about weight where I hunt at now. No long walking or stalking type hunting around here. What do you prefer ? I know lighter is always better but when it comes to shooting longer range I know heavy is better. Rifle will be chambered in original 280 AI .
Original plan
Remington 700 LA 39oz
Mcmillan Edge 26oz
Hart #2 @ 25" 42oz
Rings talley lw 3oz
Leupold 2.5-10x40 13oz
Bedding 3oz
Total 7.5 lbs
Altered
Remington LA 39oz
Mcmillan Edge 26oz
Bartlein #3 fluted 48oz
rings Talley lw 3oz
Leupold 2.5-10x40 13oz
Bedding 3oz
Total 8.3 lbs
Last edited by justintimesc; 10/30/14.
