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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: longrange7mm on February 04, 2011, 11:26:50 AM

Title: Mountain Rifle is done! :)
Post by: longrange7mm on February 04, 2011, 11:26:50 AM: I decided to go with the 7RUM I had to sacrifice the action from a 7mm but it was well worth it! I was going to use a benchmark contour 5 but yesterday morning my smith found a Christensen Carbon barrel. It was cambered in a 7mm STW He called me to tell me about it and said he can turn it to a 7 RUM so after all said and done they went out and shot it last night to see how it shot and were flat Impressed. I cant wait to shoot it He said it shoots amazing! I am like a little kid trying to find excuses to go out to WY to get it even though I was there 4 days ago :chuckle:

* Christensen 26" carbon Bull barrel
* Rem 700 (5 digit) action
* Greybull Precision Stock
* Jewell Trigger
* Huskemaw 5-20

**9.6 LBS** W/ bi pod and scope
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Post by: coop2424 on February 04, 2011, 11:46:38 AM: That is awesome! Got any more pics? I just saw a rifle setup with a christenson carbon barrel and it was amzing. Congrats on the new rifle...
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 11:50:44 AM: Damn that was a quick turn around! Must be nice knowing the right people!! :chuckle:
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Post by: longrange7mm on February 04, 2011, 11:54:23 AM: 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 :chuckle: 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
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 12:15:28 PM: :chuckle:
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Post by: gunnarnewt on February 04, 2011, 12:28:53 PM: Congrats 7mm...I can relate! I was like a kid at Christmas waiting for mine! And I wasn't disappointed, as I'm sure you won't be! They are lean mean killing machines! Have fun with it.......I know I do! ;)
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Post by: 400out on February 04, 2011, 12:35:43 PM: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: Awesome looking
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 04, 2011, 12:50:26 PM: Yeah.. Looks pretty sweet. Ballpark cost?

-Steve
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 04, 2011, 12:54:46 PM: Sweet! I am looking into the Christensen arms rifles for a build myself. I have shot 2 and both were nice, shot good with factory loads. Some handloads could really turn them into tack drivers :drool:
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Post by: huntandjeep on February 04, 2011, 07:50:10 PM: nice looking rifle.
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Post by: Jamieb on February 04, 2011, 07:51:22 PM: nice
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Post by: hoyt2002 on February 04, 2011, 07:56:03 PM: nice rifle. I cant wait to rebarrel my 300 rum now.
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Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2011, 08:02:57 PM: Sounds like a great rifle and I'd love to have one like it, but I wouldn't call it a 'mountain rifle.' Not when it's 9 1/2 pounds. And I actually do like heavy rifles but it just doesn't fit the definition of what is normally considered a mountain rifle.
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 08:22:40 PM: 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......... :dunno:
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Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2011, 08:25:20 PM: Oh ok, well I guess it's only MY definition of mountain rifle that says it should be light. :dunno:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 04, 2011, 08:43:06 PM: Quote from: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 08:22:40 PM
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......... :dunno:

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
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

My 700 mountain rifle, 25-06 weighs about 7.5 pounds loaded. :chuckle: 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 :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 04, 2011, 08:53:27 PM: A great article from highbeam.com, I tend to agree 100% with this but we can all get along :brew:

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 :IBCOOL: Must be strong like bull.

Now back to the main attraction :chuckle:
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 08:55:46 PM: Correct, and that's why my mtn rifle is 13.8lbs. :)
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 04, 2011, 08:59:17 PM: Quote from: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 08:55:46 PM
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 :lol4:

:jacked:
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 09:05:00 PM: 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. :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 04, 2011, 09:08:48 PM: Well maybe I am helping in the sale LOL That 408 will make a nice addition to your collection :tup:

There you go 7mmlr I got him hook line and sinker for ya :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
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Post by: uncoolperson on February 04, 2011, 09:14:17 PM: 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!
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Post by: grousetracker on February 04, 2011, 09:50:41 PM: 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?
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Post by: longrange7mm on February 05, 2011, 11:34:10 AM: Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on February 04, 2011, 12:50:26 PM
Yeah.. Looks pretty sweet. Ballpark cost?

-Steve

I had the action, scope, and stock so 450. :dunno: 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*
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Post by: longrange7mm on February 05, 2011, 11:47:50 AM: Quote from: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
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. :chuckle:

it will be awesome :chuckle: thanks carp ;)
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 05, 2011, 11:52:52 AM: 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
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Post by: longrange7mm on February 05, 2011, 06:31:58 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 04, 2011, 08:59:17 PM
Quote from: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 08:55:46 PM
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 :lol4:

:jacked:
Hey carp it only takes 22lbs hahaha
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Post by: gadwall on February 06, 2011, 12:01:27 AM: Quote from: longrange7mm on February 04, 2011, 11:54:23 AM
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 :chuckle: 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!! :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 06, 2011, 12:14:30 AM: Quote from: longrange7mm on February 05, 2011, 11:47:50 AM
Quote from: MtnMuley on February 04, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
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. :chuckle:

it will be awesome :chuckle: thanks carp ;)

Glad to help out :chuckle: :IBCOOL: :chuckle: Do I get a commission :dunno: :chuckle:
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 06, 2011, 11:37:03 AM: Commission? I thought Split Diamond was my primary sponsor.... :P
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Post by: longrange7mm on February 06, 2011, 11:43:25 AM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: lmfao I think they need to give me commission first :dunno:
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Post by: high country on February 07, 2011, 08:59:56 PM: Here is my christensen wearing different scopes...... because at 7 lbs it loved to break them all.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz16%2Fgyonemura%2FELK031.jpg&hash=654db09f43cccaf89028a413f1550d12d12bf31d)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz16%2Fgyonemura%2F262.jpg&hash=ff3e5df0a1e18ca5e8d576070935552eb0073286)
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Post by: Bearhunter on February 07, 2011, 09:33:57 PM: Beautiful gun, I wanted a Christensen arms barrell but ended up going with a Benchmark and absolutely love it. I may build a 270 some day with a Christensen arms barrell. Let us know how it shoots when you get it!!!
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Post by: fair-chase on February 07, 2011, 09:47:08 PM: Not to get off topic but can someone fill me in on what is so special about the Christensen barrels? I am in no way an expert on metallurgy so I am trying to understand this. Isn't the barrel basically standard with a carbon fiber wrap? If that is the case why not order a barrel from another manufacturer and just wrap it yourself? Not being sarcastic in any way, just trying to understand what all the rave is about.
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Post by: high country on February 07, 2011, 10:03:21 PM: It is just another way to skin a cat. I,now prefer thin makers barrels to the christensen, but at one time I was all about the carbon.
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Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on February 07, 2011, 11:35:51 PM: Thats just too cool!! :drool:

I am doing my home work for a "mountain rifle". I dont quite have as much to put in to it as you did but wouldnt mind that cal. We will see.

Is there anything you could have done to lighten that up?? besides a smaller scope ?
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Post by: longrange7mm on February 08, 2011, 09:57:24 AM: Bear Hunter Im a big fan of bench mark as well this was originally going to have one until my smith came across this barrel. I cant wait to shoot it hopefully on friday I will stop on my way back to work and shoot with my buddies.

Ghetto guide you could drop this guns weight down by a different stock and a different scope this stock is 2.6 lbs and the scope is 1.6 lbs there is some room to move down. :chuckle:
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Post by: high country on February 08, 2011, 10:11:00 AM: I like the old BC carbelite stocks as they are as light as an edge, nearly as stiff and when you blow the bedding to hell from big guns, it does not feel like you just threw $500 in the wind.