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I'm betting it won't be long before they offer something with a lightweight theme. 7# done is where I like to be.
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Do they shoot better than a Tikka?
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Will somebody please say that these rifles are crap? You guys are messing with my New Years Resolutions. Next thing they'll start fluting the barrels.
Sheesh... Don't you mean Rifleutions? I can certainly see one of those in .260 Rem landing in my safe in 2015....
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Here is my 308 Norma Mag in a McMillan. I had them build it with their #3 contour, 26", back when they were still one company. It aint light. But it sure does shoot good. Its knocked off about 10 'lopes.
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Awesome rifle there. I've always wanted to get a 308 Norman mag. I don't understand the "it ain't light" comment though. How much does it weigh? I'm thinking a 7 3/4 pound 308 Norma would be about all the 300 magnum I'd want to shoot. My 338 win mag is a hair under 8 pounds "all up" and it's light enough for a reasonably sane person. How heavy is your 308 NM?
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I can really like in in 35 Whelen - sans irons tho.
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A 9.3x62 would be nice, but I don't see it on their chambering list.
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Does anyone know if the new stock that is 6-8 oz lighter going to increase the price? I love to hear from somebody who handled a new stock.
The weights list posted by SAS are with the B&C stocks, correct? So most rifles might be almost a half pound lighter?
MRC looks like they really want to do things right. The list of cartridges is quite impressive also. I thought I didn't need another rifle, but these look very nice for the price.
Very informative thread guys, thanks to all for supplying the info.
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Here is my 308 Norma Mag in a McMillan. I had them build it with their #3 contour, 26", back when they were still one company. It aint light. But it sure does shoot good. Its knocked off about 10 'lopes. Very nice rifle & magnums shouldn't be too light, IMO, so it's probably just right. But I use all non-belted standard rounds except the for the 338 & larger, so I like a rifle 7 lb 4 oz tops, unless I just want to carry something else for a change. MM
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I have never put it on a scale, but its the heaviest rifle I own. I would guess that it ways close to 9 pounds without the bipod and sling.
The weight doesnt bother me, someone mentioned a lightweight MRC, which is kind of an oxymoron.
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A 9.3x62 would be nice, but I don't see it on their chambering list. I think they will make you anything you want if you ask. I inquired about a 350 rem mag, they said no problem. I probably wont get one, was just curious.
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someone mentioned a lightweight MRC, which is kind of an oxymoron. I think that's about right......... MM
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someone mentioned a lightweight MRC, which is kind of an oxymoron. I think that's about right......... MM Though they carry a bigger price tag, the High Country Series are listed at 6#2oz for shorties and 6#7oz for the longs. IIRC the different names in this series only refer to different color combinations of the stock and ceracote. That said, I think that's pretty light. I think a lightish one could be built cheaper than the $3500 they are asking for that series.
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A 9.3x62 would be nice, but I don't see it on their chambering list. Make mine a left handed 9.3x62mm XWR-SS and I think I'd be in hog heaven!!!! So now, what is the stock they are using exactly????? I just sent them an email...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I talked to them on the phone this morning to see if there was a dealer anywhere near me with a rifle to hold and look at, unfortunately there is not. I will have to go to Kalispell if I want to hold one, which sucks. Its about 3 or 4 hours away in good weather.
They did mention that they make the XWR in left hand.
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I talked to them on the phone this morning to see if there was a dealer anywhere near me with a rifle to hold and look at, unfortunately there is not. I will have to go to Kalispell if I want to hold one, which sucks. Its about 3 or 4 hours away in good weather.
They did mention that they make the XWR in left hand. Their website says "in the near future"... bigswede, hold one for me too. 3 or 4 hours drive isn't too far You said you were going to go to Post Falls anyway. Might as well make a long day out of it...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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The "Near Future" must be now. Its a white out blizzard here today, not in the mood for that kind of road trip.
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Send some of that snow my way. Damn....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Send some of that snow my way. Damn.... I'll see how much I can get in a Medium Flat rate Box, I must warn you though, contents may settle during shipping.
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