Mountain Rifle is done! :)

[carpsniperg2]

I own a Rem 700 Mtn Rifle in .270 and with the scope and bipod, it's right about 9.5 lbs...........and it's even labeled mtn rifle.........

That's labeled that before you put: a scope/rings/bases/sling/bi pod/butt stock ammo sleeve+9Rd's in it. + a few in the chamber
 

My 700 mountain rifle, 25-06 weighs about 7.5 pounds loaded. Just because it is labeled mountain rifle doesn't mean it stays a mountain rifle. Throw a heavy bi-pod on it a 8.5-25 30mm vx3 and the above listed items. You now have a 10lb bench rifle

[carpsniperg2]

A great article from highbeam.com, I tend to agree 100% with this but we can all get along

The term "mountain rifle" has no set definition. Everyone has his own preference as to caliber, barrel length, finish, and type of material used. However, experienced hunters agree upon a basic set of criteria that make a rifle fit this category. First, the combination of rifle, scope with mounts, and sling should weigh eight pounds or less. Lighter is better, as long as it is achieved without compromising accuracy. Second, the rifle should be chambered for a cartridge adequate for the game pursued. Third, the rifle must be as reliable and as close to indestructible as possible.

Heck any rifle you pack into the mountains is a mountain rifle! If longrange7mm packs a 9.5lb rifle, then so be it. Maybe the more weight the better. My rifle I pack into the the mountains is 11 pounds Must be strong like bull.

Now back to the main attraction

[MtnMuley]

Correct, and that's why my mtn rifle is 13.8lbs.

[carpsniperg2]

Correct, and that's why my mtn rifle is 13.8lbs.

My other mtn rifle is 53lbs, and that one is for shooting Across the mountains

 

[MtnMuley]

Don't worry about it.  7mmlr is probably sitting back laughing, because he is trying to talk me into buying a new .408 22lb mtn machine.

[carpsniperg2]

Well maybe I am helping in the sale LOL That 408 will make a nice addition to your collection

There you go 7mmlr I got him hook line and sinker for ya

[uncoolperson]

I've always thought those pistol bolt actions in a rifle caliber would be nifty in the hills.... cut back a little weight on the barrel and stock, give a little on the ballistics but basically have a lighter smaller rifle.


ohhh....pretty rifle!

[grousetracker]

i have that same rifle in 7mm wby christensen barrel, mcmillan stock, sworovski 4x16 30mm scope, timney trigger, wby action. i just noticed that you have the c.r. threaded on, is the magna port not available anymore?

[longrange7mm]

Yeah.. Looks pretty sweet.  Ballpark cost?

-Steve

I had the action, scope, and stock so 450.  but if I had to buy I would budget for
scope with rings - 1200
stock- 350
action, trigger - 550 ( I normally look for guns at pawn shops then start at 100 and meet in the middle works pretty good avg. is about $350)
barrel- 1000  (good deal picked it up for 450)

then Smith charges*

[longrange7mm]

Don't worry about it.  7mmlr is probably sitting back laughing, because he is trying to talk me into buying a new .408 22lb mtn machine.

it will be awesome  thanks carp 

[JackOfAllTrades]

With witch Gagwire's new budget it looks like a pay cut for me... I'm doubting that a new custom built off of an Enfield action I have is in the cards for this year.

-Steve

[longrange7mm]

Correct, and that's why my mtn rifle is 13.8lbs.

My other mtn rifle is 53lbs, and that one is for shooting Across the mountains

 

Hey carp it only takes 22lbs hahaha

[gadwall]

haha right he called me and had it on the bench being built lmao he does stuff to my guns Like um sale them then call me and say's Dude I just made you 3K lmao  Then says sorry I had to make a corporate decision and money always winsi in a business deal, I will build you a cooler one lmfao

c'mon now, you're not gonna build him a cooler one cause he won't know until it's all done and compared to yours if its cooler or not!!

[carpsniperg2]

Don't worry about it.  7mmlr is probably sitting back laughing, because he is trying to talk me into buying a new .408 22lb mtn machine.

it will be awesome  thanks carp 

Glad to help out Do I get a commission

[MtnMuley]

Commission?  I thought Split Diamond was my primary sponsor....