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Sub MOA my Rem. 700 - .300 Win. Mag. -- 5lb Rifle????
whacker1:
with the right muzzlebrake it might not recoil so bad that it can't be shot. You could also look at putting a Christensen Arms Carbon wrapped barrel to lighten your barrel up. They also suggest the Remington TI action to get lighter. They claim 5 1/2 - 7lbs depending upon what you do, and they also claim 3 shots inside 1/2" at 100 yards.
http://www.christensenarms.com/rifles.html
Bob33:
No way the Christiansen in 300 WM will weigh 5.5. It will go closer to the 7 end.
ChesapeakeMan:
What area are you in? From some of your other posts I got the feeling you are in the Arlington area. That is where I am at. If you are, then Ron Sinema would be a good guy to talk to. He produces Benchmark Barrels and does custom work also. A lot of people shoot some incredible groups with his barrels. He used to work for Arnold Arms before they closed their doors. They are located right off the freeway at exit 208 (Island Crossing, Denny's). Sam's Gunshop in Everett has Freudenberg (?) who I hear does custom work also specializing in long range tack drivers. Down in the Machias by the shooting range is another fella who does custom smithing with an emphasis on long range accuracy too. I can't think of his name right now but I could find out. A guy who has done work for me is an accomplished 1000yd shooter and has him build all his rifles. If you want directions or contact numbers pm me. I know it won't be easy to make a 5lb .300 Win. Mag. One of my buddies has a Remington 700 Ti in 7mm-08 and that sucker feels super light but I think it must be 6.5 lbs or so with the scope. If nothing else these guys are local and you could at least talk to someone face to face about your wishes.
whacker1:
--- Quote ---No way the Christiansen in 300 WM will weigh 5.5. It will go closer to the 7 end
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I agree Bob. Tough to do with a long action. might have better luck with one of the Short action magnums? One of my friends bought a 300 wsm that Christiansen made and it is in the 5 3/4 range, but not when you top it with a scope. I think he ends up being closer to 6 3/4 or better after scope.
Rob:
--- Quote from: JIMKD8 on April 13, 2010, 09:17:06 AM ---Don't believe i would ever want to be behind a 5lb 300WM, sounds like a set of stitches coming on the express lane to me :bdid:
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I have an Rem Alaskan Ti in 300 WM. 7.25 pounds loaded, with the sling, and the ultra light Leupold 3-9 scope. It is a dream to carry. It is pure punishment to shoot her on the range. It has the fluted bolt and barrel and a Titanium receiver. Not sure how you would reduce the weight much beyond that other than modify the stock in some manner.
She does kick like a mule - far worse than my 338 WM and my buddies 300 Wby Mag. If you dropped the weight by another 2.25 pounds I think you would want to pre-book an appt for rotator cuff surgery.
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