Most accurate back country rifle ?

[coachcw]

I'm with you bob , For the life of me I can't see why guys get cheap over a few bucks in the scope of a hunt .

[xXLojackXx]

Why is there a weight restriction on this "backcountry" rifle topic?  I consider that to mean whatever rifle you can or want to pack in and hunt with. In which case is my .338 edge scoped weight of 12lbs, 300gr Berger VLD @ 2950fps, 4" groups at 900 yards. I'll put that up against anybody's Tikka, any day.

[smdave]

Why is there a weight restriction on this "backcountry" rifle topic?  I consider that to mean whatever rifle you can or want to pack in and hunt with. In which case is my .338 edge scoped weight of 12lbs, 300gr Berger VLD @ 2950fps, 4" groups at 900 yards. I'll put that up against anybody's Tikka, any day.

Because the Original post asked.

"The criteria is less than 7lbs without scope"

[coachcw]

I have a 13 lbs long range system . I was looking for a package that one would want to cary into the back country .

[huntnphool]

Remington model 700 Mountain Rifle

[jackelope]

Remington model 700 Mountain Rifle

Nice rifle but probably not "the most accurate" until a guy puts some work and more money into it.

[jackelope]

I have a 13 lbs long range system . I was looking for a package that one would want to cary into the back country .

You could have Kris carry your 13 lb'er for you. He said he would. I swear it.

[huntnphool]

About 7.5lbs scoped which puts it under the 7lb unscoped criteria. The Edge stocks are very light, think mine is 23oz IIRC.

700 SPS stainless 270    $650
McM Hunters Edge         $550
bedding job                   $100

.5 MOA with Nosler's 130 Accubond load and right at your $1300 limit

But how much does it weigh?

i just sold one that weighed 7.5 lbs without a scope or ammo, I've never seen a stock SPS that didn't weigh at least 7.25 lbs bare.

[Curly]

Forbes is supposed to be coming out with factory production rifles by March.  Suggested retail around $1,400.  That might fit the bill in .270 Win or .280 Rem.  Link   

They have a few in scheels over here. Pretty cool gun.

The Forbes is a high quality rifle but caliber choice is limited. If you want one of the calibers it is offered in, it would be a nice option.

I agree.  I actually think that the new Forbes rifle is a bargain at the prices they are being offered for what the quality is going to be (assuming they are close to the quality of NULA rifles).  I imagine that once they start becoming more well known and demand goes up, they will increase the prices.  They will also have a better selection of cartridges that they are chambered in.

I've drooled over the NULA rifles for years, and now Forbes is finally coming out with an "inexpensive" version of those.  Wish I could justify spending the money right now...........(okay, I probably can justify it (safer than buying stocks, or putting money in the bank)......just need to convince the wife.......

[Skillet]

Just checked out Forbes' website.  Really doesn't look overly expensive for what you get - but good lord, I hope he can build a better rifle than he does a website and catalog.  I couldn't find barrel length anywhere.  Anybody know what it is for each caliber?

[Taco280AI]

About 7.5lbs scoped which puts it under the 7lb unscoped criteria. The Edge stocks are very light, think mine is 23oz IIRC.

700 SPS stainless 270    $650
McM Hunters Edge         $550
bedding job                   $100

.5 MOA with Nosler's 130 Accubond load and right at your $1300 limit

But how much does it weigh?

i just sold one that weighed 7.5 lbs without a scope or ammo, I've never seen a stock SPS that didn't weigh at least 7.25 lbs bare.

Was that factory tupperware or with the graphite construction McMillan Hunter's Edge stock?

[huntnphool]

That was out of the box with the B&C stock, I didn't realize you changed yours out. I thought your $550 price was some kind of scope.

[deerslyr]

How much weight do those stocks reduce over standard tupperware stocks?

[coachcw]

ok Sealed the deal . I picked up a mark v ultra light from birdwacker in .270 for 1050.00 with talley rings  . had a ton of a/c delco points good at cabellas . plus a few christmas gift cards and the leupold vx3 4x14 is in hand . should be a good combo and system will be right at 6.75lbs .

[Skillet]

Sweet set up, man.  Did birdwacker have some loads worked up for it?