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Extreme Rifle Works can lighten your Ruger. He does this by slimming down the Ruger action which is fairly bulky compared to say a Remington. But like Steelhead mention, if you truly want a lightweight rifle, you may be better off to consider a Remington base action.
He also can get lightweight synthetic stocks for CZ 527. As well as make your rifle a take-down rifle with removable barrel. Not sure how he does this or if the rifle will keep it's zero like say Blaser rifle does when it's taken down. But interesting nonetheless.
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You could just find and buy an original tang safety Ruger 77UL. My Dad had one in 270 and it was a real shooter with handloads and a new Timney trigger. I think they came only in long action, but i’m not positive. Not so, Grasshopper. I had a .308 short action and it was a pip. Like a dummy, I let it get away. Not super light, but a good weight and very handy. None of the ULs are common, but can be found with patience.
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Extreme Rifle Works can lighten your Ruger. He does this by slimming down the Ruger action which is fairly bulky compared to say a Remington. ... How does he accomplish this? Does this change the external dimensions?
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Azar, Yes, by removing metal from the action he changes the external dimensions and rifle will need to be re-bedded which he can also do for you. Here is a link from a customer who had this done to his Ruger gun http://forums.outdoorsdirectory.com/showthread.php/151745-ruger-guide-gun-416-extreme-make-overHope this helps, Leo PS I have not had this done to my Ruger but have talked to the owner, Rick Steinhour. Very nice guy.
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Best to start with a Remington 700. I love Rugers and own more of them than Remingtons, but they will never be lightweight. Ruger 308 Hawkeye stainless all weather. 22" Barrel fluted, bolt handle skeletonized (as best it could be), bolt could not be fluted, it's a two piece bolt. As is, with a Leupold VX2 2-7X33 and sling. 7lbs 14oz, probably right @ 8lbs with 4 cartridges. Factory full zytel stock is 1oz lighter than the factory boat paddle, skeleton stock. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/jAKo5BP.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/MZ1cl5R.jpg) In contrast, Remington SPS stainless all weather 257 Weatherby Mag.. 26" barrel fluted, bolt fluted, bolt handle skeletonized, factory stock. 6lbs 2oz, no scope. With a Leupold 2-7X33 it would be 6lbs 14oz, 7lbs all up. I put a Burris 2-10X40 Euro Diamond on it, I think that scope is 22-24Oz. Still lighter than the short action 308 Hawkeye. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/O1LERfw.jpg) Although I like the looks of the Hawkeye, it's all esthetics, and I would not spend the money to do it again. Hey 308ld, what else have you done to your SPS stock, and would you recommend it over a mac or B&C?
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Hi there,
I would like to build a 'lightweight' tang safety and was hoping someone here have done it before? I know they are pretty heavy to begin with but would like to know how light can they be made?
How much weight can they loose with barrel contour, stock, fluting of bolt?
Thanks
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I have a tanger in ‘06 with 17 in. chopped original barrel , with original stock shortened and slimmed to proportionet dims. “ for the wife”.. essentially a. Arbine about 10 years ahead of Ruger. Not exactly a lightweight, but it ain’t bad, and it’s a 400 yard gun
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