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Which bottom metal? #19170741 02/01/24
Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 6,029 Salmon, Idaho T Tarquin OP Campfire Tracker
OP Tarquin Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 6,029 Salmon, Idaho	Building a 7mm PRC on a MacBros Evo II. Light weigh is paramount. Which bottom metal do we like---Hawkins DBM or Hawkins Oberndorf. The Oby is lighter and I am a traditionali Last edited by Tarquin; 02/01/24. Tarquin

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Re: Which bottom metal? Tarquin #19170873 02/01/24
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,467 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker
Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,467 jennings lodge, oregon	I've used the Hawkins Oberndorf on 2 lightweight short action builds and really like the fit and finish of them. And they seem to work just fine and price isn't terrible for what you get. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Which bottom metal? Tarquin #19170946 02/01/24
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JRGunmaker Campfire Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 296 Western South Dakota	You could ask the Mack Brothers. gunmaker ------------------ Custom Metalsmith & Stockmaker

Re: Which bottom metal? Tarquin #19171052 02/01/24
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,840 Tallahassee, Florida 257Bob Campfire Tracker
257Bob Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,840 Tallahassee, Florida	I think you've answered your own question but I do like the Hunter DBM Last edited by 257Bob; 02/01/24.

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