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I just got in on the group buy for Stiller actions and ordered 2 Predator actions. I want to have rifles built that are on the lighter end of the spectrum for my 2 boys.
I need help calculating weight on the components below
Any other advice on keeping balance correct and /or weight down appreciated!
Here's what I'm thinking about: -Both will be 7-08s -Hart #2 barrel 22 -Factory Rem triggers - 2.5lbs -Mcmillan MR stocks or possibly McM Rem Classics -They want Swirlies so the Edge is out -Talley lightweights -Leup 3.5-10x40 -Need advice on good LW BDL bottom metal - factory or other?
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Williams bottom metal is far better than factory crap.How old are the boys,I used a Broughton 4.5 contour and had Kampfeld Custom spiral flute it and the bolt,skeletize the bolt handle and had him put his Hunter bolt knob,to give it a custom look on my 7-08 and a 24in barrel.I think if you did that they would like it also when they got older.I really like the 7-08.
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Crittergetter, Could you post a picture of that rifle? I'm looking to put that barrel on a action and would like to see how it looks. Do you find the rifle to heavy or muzzle heavy? What is your impression of the rifle? I'm looking for a longer range rifle but one that is still light enough to shoot offhand and carry.
Sorry to hijack the thread.
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Since you're wanting to keep the weight down make sure you tell whoever is fitting the barrels that you want short shanks. Hart supplies their blanks with looong shanks.
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Boys are 12 and 16. I thought about the Williams bottommetal but I think it is quite a bit heavier than the factory tinalloy. I though i saw someone advertising lightweight bm on here recently
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Boys are 12 and 16. I thought about the Williams bottommetal but I think it is quite a bit heavier than the factory tinalloy. I though i saw someone advertising lightweight bm on here recently I saw that as well a bookmarked it. http://www.pierceengineeringltd.com/products.html
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FVA - you're the man! Thanks!
That don't look to bad for $95. Now we just need a weight comparison between the Pierce bottom metal and the Williams steel BM
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For the weight difference and the quality of the metal, go with the Williams. A couple of ounces will not make a difference.
If you are really concerned about weight, go with ADL type of bottom metal (like the early Rem 721 or 722 actions).
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I'm building basically the same rifle right now...just a different stock. Hart suggested the #3 contour to me. I'm having the shank cut at 1", 1.20" diameter instead of the std. 1.25". Douglas taper. I'm going ADL-blind box config. You will be coming in around 7-1/4# with the #2 barrel and scope.
I should have just bought a [bleep] T3...
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we have bottom metal also. 7075 billet aluminum that the custom shop uses. $110 for bottom metal only, $160 for everything.
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I want BDL. I like the "dump" unload when finished hunting.
The Pierce bottom metal is basically a plug for BDK rifles that have been converted to single shot.
Jerry, I didn't know you offerd the alum bottom metal. great news! Can you give me the weight for everything?
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I have a Sako 591M action with a 22" Shilen #2 in 7-08AI sitting in a McMillan sporter stock, topped with a Leupold 2.5-8 that weighs in at 8 pounds.
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