How easy would it be to build a custom capable of 1/2 MOA or even better accuracy and the finished rifle be at 6 to 6.5 pounds? I really like the weight and feel of my Forbes 270 and it is that accurate and right at 6 lbs. The ejection angle however won't allow me to use any scope with turrets or even covered turrets. I am able to use a Swaro Z5 on it just fine.
I like the Swaro but would have more confidence for long term in a NF NXS 2.5-10X42. I'm thinking a custom 6.5-270 or even a Creedmoor if I must go short action for weight loss,and a NXS would be the last hunting rifle I would ever buy. I would however like the finished scoped rifle to be 8 lbs or under,and 7.5 lbs would make me very happy.
Is this possible? Any suggestions on action,barrel,and stock that would get me there?
Is there really a better chance of better accuracy going custom,or should I just buy a Tikka Superlight or a Fieldcraft? I've never had a custom built.
I have 2 of them, (customs), one on an M70 Winchester and another built on a Rem 700 short. Both weigh less than 6.5 lbs each without optics and mcmillan edge stocks. Standard stuff done to them both, trued actions, custom barrels and sights. Both guns shoot 1/2 MOA or less with match and one shoots Federal fusion into bugholes for 5 rounds. The weight really starts to show when you add optics to the equation. I put a nightforce SHV 2-10 on the Rem. 700 308- Weight is now around 8lbs all up.
