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EH3 and Predator, what next? Really a slam dunk decision for one who prefers vanilla. The EH3 came in at 25.5 oz which is light considering the 1" Decelerator. ![[Linked Image]](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rXrdCrF2P_w/U0f4zDu0WCI/AAAAAAAABzk/BaL6d8ij9Mc/w900-h594-no/DSC_0283.JPG) ![[Linked Image]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qAh3nmpvzrA/U0f40jgPOfI/AAAAAAAABzs/3JZ3NAFDETk/w900-h484-no/DSC_0278.JPG)
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Gonna be a really cool rig. Anxious to see how it turns out.
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That's shaping up...short action?
On a short action, I'd be looking at a 6mm or 6.5mm in the 308/Creedmoor/x47L/XC case that tickled your fancy.
Is that a group buy stock? I've got about the same thing ordered, but in GAP.
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Guessing you might be a 308/ 30-06 guy with your 'vanilla' comment though...
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Pre group buy.
308 with 11 twist #3 Hart. 1.5" shank. 22" length. Barrel channel is cut to a #3 Brux (larger than Hart) so I can go up a little or down at a later date.
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I was really hoping that was a group buy and they were making their way out...bit early for that though.
Vanilla...either a tree-oh-ate or a too-foty-tree.
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#3 Hart is one of my favorites!
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6.5x47 Lapua. 
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Roads, you could save your self the anguish and make me a package deal on the components.... Or you could do the 6.5x47 Lapua or 6.5 Creed....but I guess the 308 will hunt....I like the stock colors....
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260 or a 6.5x47L if it was me. Mine is a Tac30 A/W in an EH 3 with a Bartlein #3 fluted in a 260.
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308's are just too darn easy.
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Since I'm already in the process of a 6.5x47, I would go for a 6xc, 6mm creedmoor or 22-250AI.
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So what is the weight of your action and stock combined? Obviously with the EH-3 you're interested in a fairly lightweight carrying rifle - whitetail deer and hogs only?
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Everything but the barrel (stock, action, bolt, recoil lug, Shilen trigger, safety, PTG BDL aluminum bottom metal, Wyatt box, spring, steel follower, and action screws) weighs 3 lbs 8 oz. The #3 Hart at 22" inches and 1.5" shank and .308 bore should come in a tad less than 3 lbs. The bare rifle will be right at 6.5 lbs when complete.
Intended use is a handy 600 yard hunting rig (farther for play).
I will handicap it's weight with the new 25oz Bushy in Talley LW's.
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Sounds like a great set up - hard to beat a 308win. Post pics of the final product when you get it - like the EH3.
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Great looking stock! That's exactly the stock I have on order for my 280AI in a Win mod 70 action, but just a slightly different set up on the bottom metel. How does it feel in your hands specifically the grip?
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That's exactly the stock I have on order for my 280AI in a Win mod 70 action, but just a slightly different set up on the bottom metel. I have a Manners MCS-SL on order for a 280 AI build on a SS Win 70 action and ~ #2 contour Benchmark barrel. We should compare pics when they're done.
Some shooting knowledge: Don't stand in front of the muzzle. Some hunting knowledge: Too much noise ruins the hunt.
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