Is anyone else shooting semi heavy short barreled rifles for deer hunting?
I'm planning on trying some 150 grain bullets first.
Well I suppose semi-heavy is subjective, though I have all the parts together to box up and send to the smith on a very similair build.
I've got:
Remington 700 (30-06)
Brux #3 10 twist in 30 cal - shooting for 22"
McMillan MR in molded in forest camo
Williams bottom metal BDL
S&K rings/bases
Zeiss 3x9x40 zplex
I'd call it more of a middleweight or a super middleweight. Just sort of an average weight/length/caliber that works on everything.
If I can get everything back in time for deer season I will likely use it. If not a 7-08 with similar stats will fit-the-bill.