heavy gun?

[splitshot]

just got a left handed 270 stainless with a composite stock.  it is real heavy.  is the problem the stock? this thing is heavier than my 7 with a bipod.  mww

[JimmyHoffa]

could be the stock.  Some people will add weights to the stock to reduce recoil or adjust the balance.  Did you get it used?

[Ray]

Some rifle models are heavier than others. Just like cars. If you share a little more information someone might be able to give you some tips on lightening it up. The stock might be a good place to begin.

[bobcat]

Weatherby Vanguard perhaps?

[Jamieb]

Rem. TI? Ruger target?
We need a little more info.

[JackOfAllTrades]

yeah.. Most rifles with composite stocks are lighter than ones with wood.

What are the specific models of both rifles you're referencing.

-Steve

[elkslayer069]

Its because its a lefty 

[Jamieb]

yep, those damd wrong handed rifles.

[splitshot]

it is a ruger 77, mark 2.  is a lefty really heavier than a normal gun?  wish i knew how to bring some of the funny faces to this from above.  mww

[JackOfAllTrades]

What is the other rifle?  No. Lefties are not generally heavier. But you're not listing what you're comparing...

Take a pickup truck for instance. A Ford F150 4x4 super cab long bed weighs a couple thousand pounds less than an F250 of the same configuration.

So, you've got a Ruger 77 MKII. (there are several models within '77 MKII')  Stainless weighs a bit more than alloy. The standard lefty weighs in at 8 pounds in 270cal. If it's not a current model, you could have a target or varmint heavy barrel that weighs more than a standard taper barrel. At this point you're comparing a cantalope with an apple. There may be justifiable reasons that a rifle is heavier, or balances different. You also don't list what scope is on it. Scopes have a variation of weight across features and brand too.

-Steve

[high country]

ruger has a reputation for making really hevy guns. the 25-06 is the heaviest, the 338 is the lightest....same taper, different bore.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Rugers are the M1 Abrams of rifles. If it ever fails.. (doubtful) then, with it, you can beat the livin tar out of what's trying to kill you. 

-Steve

[carpsniperg2]

Rugers are the M1 Abrams of rifles. If it ever fails.. (doubtful) then, with it, you can beat the livin tar out of what's trying to kill you. 

-Steve

 

[high country]

I am going to be sending a 25-06 down to mel to be trimmed back to a 1.5 taper after song dogs give way to turkeys.....will post the results

[Elk-aholic]

If it's a rifle you plan on keeping I would invest in a Bell & Carlson medalist stock for it. B&C make a lightweight high quality product, if you buy a $1500 Weatherby ultralight rifle it will come with a B&C medalist stock from the Weatherby factory.