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My objective with this build was a lighter weight backpacking rifle for game up to elk but primarily mule deer. Wish list included lightish weight, firing high bc bullets with minimal recoil, and lefthanded componentry. Bullets of choice will be Swift Scirrocco in 130, Berger VLD 140, and 140 accubonds. Think it will work?

Build includes:
A series Remmy action
Hart #2 barrel, 1 in 8 twist, finished at 24.5"
PTG firing pin and bolt shroud
PTG bottom metal
Holland lug
Fluting and kung fu shifter by Karl
Smithing by Dowling
Mcmillan Hunters Edge in gray, finished at 13.75" with .5" pad
All metal work coated in Birdsong black T
Scoped out weight at 7 pounds 4 ounces

Yes. That will definitely work. Nice rig!

Nice, I know what you can give me for Christmas

Very nice!

Love to see the lefty's.

That is really, really nice! If you get tired of it, my birthday is once a year...

Very nice!

That is a cool looking rig - color combo is classic!!
Congrats

Great looking rifle!

Nothing not to like about that rig. Personally I would have gone just a touch skinnier on the barrel, but I can dig it. I'm digging that color combo as well, I have two grey Edges on order for my hunting rifles.

I tried out a Nula with a #1 and at 5 pounds I just couldn't get used to it. This is the 3rd build with a Hart #2 and I really like them.

I was very happy with the grey stock, but the olive and black look good also. This is the first PTG bdl metal I have used and am pleased with how flush it fits. Nice upgrade for the money.

Not to many bad bullets in 6.5. Don't overlook some of the 120gr. pills. They should be more then enough for mule deer and still have really good BCs. The Nosler 120gr. BT has a really good reputation.

Ill Take it! Where do I send the MO ?

I can like that! Congrats

Very well done, awesome rifle. Nothing not to like about it.

Very nice MM. Are they CDS dials on that scope?

If so, how do you find them. Are they firm enough that they won't get bumped in the field?

I'd say you are definitely in business with that set up. Congratulations on a nice build.

Slobber, drool!
That is perfection! The bolt is even on the correct side!
moosemuncher, shoot me a PM if you ever get tired of it. Maybe we can work a swap on another lefty rig.

Helluva nice rig! Will it shoot croookerds with the bolt on that side?

Thanks for the compliments guys. After many years of righthanded hunting, I finally gave in to my left eye dominance last year and actually shot pretty good using my kid's rifles. Learned a lot from the campfire over the years.

The CDS turret seems to be very firm and has definite clicks when turning. We like our M1s a lot as well, but can't wait to get this one out for a trial run.

MM,

I used the 130 gr Berger VLD in my 6.5-'06 on a pronghorn hunt, and it would do well for deer too. They look like 3,000 fps just sitting there...jim