Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on March 25, 2012, 04:14:54 PM
If you pack in by boot especially what rifle and set up are you using, and what is the weight??
Picts as well?
Post by: JLS on March 25, 2012, 04:22:31 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 25, 2012, 05:11:51 PM
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Post by: Wea300mag on March 25, 2012, 08:02:31 PM
Tikka T3 SS lite in 7mm topped with a Leupy. Lightest combo I could find.
I have the same set-up, much lighter than either of my 300 wbys.
Post by: jackelope on March 25, 2012, 08:15:58 PM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on March 25, 2012, 08:21:58 PM
Post by: JohnVH on March 25, 2012, 08:22:50 PM
Tikka T3 SS lite in 7mm topped with a Leupy. Lightest combo I could find.
same here, 8.5lbs with a HUGE leupold and some ammo and sling, or my grendel AR, its about a pound lighter.
Post by: Wazukie on March 25, 2012, 08:26:48 PM
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Post by: bankwalker on March 25, 2012, 09:47:59 PM
Or i will have a new compound. I just need to start shopping for that
Post by: Andrew on March 25, 2012, 10:21:17 PM
Post by: 44 Flattop on March 25, 2012, 10:51:54 PM
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Post by: whitetailslyr on March 25, 2012, 11:08:33 PM
Post by: predatorpro on March 26, 2012, 01:02:58 AM
christensen 300wsm with a 180 vld toppd with a vx3 cds....and stoney point shooting sticks :tup:$4000 later! lol i am looking at a christensen 300 winmag for $2500 we will see...keeping my fingers crossed, it would be even better if i could throw a nightforce scope on it!
Post by: mazama on March 26, 2012, 12:53:27 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on March 26, 2012, 01:20:20 PM
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on March 26, 2012, 06:55:12 PM
Post by: gadwall on March 26, 2012, 07:54:19 PM
Tikka T3 SS lite in 7mm topped with a Leupy. Lightest combo I could find.
Good combo there for sure. There are many choices in the 6.5 pound or less class.
My go to lightweight is a remington mtn rifle in 260 rem.
Post by: seth30 on March 26, 2012, 07:55:07 PM
Post by: Rick on March 26, 2012, 08:08:09 PM
Rifle and scope are 5lbs 11oz.
Post by: merlo105 on March 26, 2012, 08:14:09 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on March 26, 2012, 08:19:30 PM
-Steve
Post by: 87Ford on March 26, 2012, 08:32:27 PM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on March 26, 2012, 08:38:54 PM
Post by: ribka on March 26, 2012, 09:14:58 PM
Tikka T3 SS lite in 7mm topped with a Leupy. Lightest combo I could find.
the 7mm is fine if you cannot handle a 300 win mag
my wife likes the 7mm I prefer the 300win mag
Post by: JohnVH on March 26, 2012, 09:22:25 PM
Tikka T3 SS lite in 7mm topped with a Leupy. Lightest combo I could find.
the 7mm is fine if you cannot handle a 300 win mag
my wife likes the 7mm I prefer the 300win mag
its more like if your a bad shot you need a bigger rifle. :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on March 26, 2012, 09:24:46 PM
Tikka T3 SS lite in 7mm topped with a Leupy. Lightest combo I could find.
the 7mm is fine if you cannot handle a 300 win mag
my wife likes the 7mm I prefer the 300win mag
My hunting buddy shoots a 7mm Rem Mag and it kicks like a frickin mule. My .300 win mag is a pup compared to that blasted rifle. It's brutal.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 26, 2012, 09:28:13 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 26, 2012, 09:31:34 PM
:chuckle:
The 7mag my buddy shoots is a Ruger m77 mkII.
Post by: JohnVH on March 26, 2012, 09:44:47 PM
Rifle, and it's brake'd with a flextech stock so I'm kinda cheating.
:chuckle:
The 7mag my buddy shoots is a Ruger m77 mkII.
I used to shoot the m77 until I got the tikka
Post by: AKBowman on March 26, 2012, 10:17:34 PM
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Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 10:02:48 AM
Hard to beat a tikka in the back country. I got a rocking deal on a a7 by sako and it is the perfect back country gun. Mine is 270wsm.Same with the one I use... just a winchester though.
My hunting partner(boyfriend) packs in a muzzleloader and I pack a rifle... :) I think he's got me beat on gun weight without having to worry about a scope. :)
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Post by: 400out on March 27, 2012, 10:28:24 AM
Post by: 75johndeere on March 27, 2012, 10:31:10 AM
glassed to my 300 wsm remington. topped with a 4x14x50 gold ring (also getting worked on by leupolds custom shop for turrets. it has a custom brake installed when he did that he messed up the coating on the barrel :bash: :bash: the worst part is he did the same to my dads brand new never fired rifle he didnt use a pad on the vise jaw. it was the xcr so i had the whole thing blasted and guncoated and trigger job done. im hoping to come in under 8 pounds with sling but will see the new alaskan models only weigh 25-30 oz. so we will see when its all said and done ill update this with final weight.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 27, 2012, 10:35:21 AM
Post by: gunnarnewt on March 27, 2012, 10:41:49 AM
Post by: kentrek on March 27, 2012, 10:44:07 AM
christensen 300wsm with a 180 vld toppd with a vx3 cds....and stoney point shooting sticks :tup:$4000 later! lol i am looking at a christensen 300 winmag for $2500 we will see...keeping my fingers crossed, it would be even better if i could throw a nightforce scope on it!
night force is usualy 7 oz more :chuckle:
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 10:45:48 AM
And he goes lighter by wearing capris instead of full lenth pants. :chuckle: Just kidding. You guys look like serious deep country hunters there!
Haha! :chuckle: We were set to cross a stream there shortly.. I was convinced I could make it across via rocks; I don't think he was as confident that was going to be an option.
Post by: boneaddict on March 27, 2012, 11:19:57 AM
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 12:14:45 PM
You two are almost perfect. You could dramatically improve your appearance though if you were packing a longbow. :)
Perhaps at some point! I definitely strive to give the animals a fair chance of spotting me... I don't believe any of my deer have been harvested at over 150 yards, and most have been well within 100. I have to admit I like the knock-down power of firearms.. I'm always afraid that with a bow I wouldn't have as good of fortune at lights-out shots; I haven't really had a need yet to improve my tracking skills. :chuckle:
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on March 28, 2012, 10:10:42 PM
mine is being worked on right now getting the new stock ( Bell & Carlson Alaskan 700 Ti Model)
glassed to my 300 wsm remington. topped with a 4x14x50 gold ring (also getting worked on by leupolds custom shop for turrets. it has a custom brake installed when he did that he messed up the coating on the barrel :bash: :bash: the worst part is he did the same to my dads brand new never fired rifle he didnt use a pad on the vise jaw. it was the xcr so i had the whole thing blasted and guncoated and trigger job done. im hoping to come in under 8 pounds with sling but will see the new alaskan models only weigh 25-30 oz. so we will see when its all said and done ill update this with final weight.
Who is doing the work if I can ask on the rifle.? I am looking at this same set up.
Post by: saylean on March 29, 2012, 02:06:35 PM
tikka t3 .300 wsm with a gold ring leupold/bipod. 3 bear and 3 deer for that gun so far.
Post by: jrod on May 01, 2012, 07:26:42 PM
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Post by: Sliverslinger on May 01, 2012, 08:59:44 PM
But I did just pick up a Kimber 84m in .308 with a Leupold vx3 3-9x40. Weighs almost exactly 6 lbs total without sling. Feels like a toy almost it's so light. And I'm surprised and quite happy with the accuracy as well.
Post by: actionshooter on May 05, 2012, 10:40:30 PM
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Post by: MichaelJ on May 06, 2012, 10:52:49 PM
300 rum remington 700 sendero with a night force :chuckle: just kiding it wheighs 14 pounds i usualy take my 7mm rem mag ruger m77 mark II with a leupold vari x 3
My friend packs a 700 sendero 7 RUM with Seekins rings/base and vortex Razord HD... I pack my semi custom Rem 700la .280 AI with M24 contour :yike: heavy fluted barrel with the vortex viper PST with Seekins rings/base and harris bipod... 12.5 lbs unloaded and yes I do pack this thing... not willingley, but I do. :bash:
Next gun is going to be either a 300 ultra or a 300 Norma. #4 contour with a 24" barrel shoulder be able to get me under 10 lbs total for rifle.
Mike
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on May 30, 2012, 10:40:29 PM
300 rum remington 700 sendero with a night force :chuckle: just kiding it wheighs 14 pounds i usualy take my 7mm rem mag ruger m77 mark II with a leupold vari x 3
My friend packs a 700 sendero 7 RUM with Seekins rings/base and vortex Razord HD... I pack my semi custom Rem 700la .280 AI with M24 contour :yike: heavy fluted barrel with the vortex viper PST with Seekins rings/base and harris bipod... 12.5 lbs unloaded and yes I do pack this thing... not willingley, but I do. :bash:
Next gun is going to be either a 300 ultra or a 300 Norma. #4 contour with a 24" barrel shoulder be able to get me under 10 lbs total for rifle.
Long lost Sherpa's in here??
Mike
Post by: MichaelJ on May 30, 2012, 10:58:23 PM
Mike
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Post by: grade-creek-rd on May 23, 2013, 09:19:51 PM
G-C-R
PS. If your gonna get serious about a backcountry rifle, get into reloading...my 7mm-08 is a tack driver and is pushing the 139 grn Hornay GMX almost 3,000 fps...with a 20" barell
Post by: Fl0und3rz on May 23, 2013, 09:30:42 PM
Post by: MadMooner on May 26, 2013, 10:54:32 AM
Ain't a fly weight but handles like it should and is plenty light enough for me.
Can't see where a 84M Montana in 308 would suck at anything, as a do all pack rifle.
Post by: iflyils on May 26, 2013, 06:23:57 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on May 30, 2013, 10:57:39 PM
I typically carry a 325WSM Kimber 8400 Montana with 2.5-8 VX3 at a bit under 8lbs fully loaded with sling.
Gonna likely carry my semi-custom Remington 700 BDL in 280AI this year and with a new stock should have it well under 8lbs depending on what stock I get.
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 31, 2013, 05:33:51 PM
christensen 300wsm with a 180 vld toppd with a vx3 cds....and stoney point shooting sticks :tup:$4000 later! lol i am looking at a christensen 300 winmag for $2500 we will see...keeping my fingers crossed, it would be even better if i could throw a nightforce scope on it!
I wouldn't spend a dime on a christensen rifle. A) carbon wrapped barrels are insulators that dot let your barrel cool down and will unzip like the fly in your jeans if they get hot. B) there are a TON of negative review on Christensens barrels and people not getting them to shoot well. C) for the money you spend for a Christensen rifle, you could have a custom built rifle that's more accurate and exactly what you want/need.
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 31, 2013, 05:42:01 PM
Post by: Alan K on May 31, 2013, 09:25:03 PM
christensen 300wsm with a 180 vld toppd with a vx3 cds....and stoney point shooting sticks :tup:$4000 later! lol i am looking at a christensen 300 winmag for $2500 we will see...keeping my fingers crossed, it would be even better if i could throw a nightforce scope on it!
I wouldn't spend a dime on a christensen rifle. A) carbon wrapped barrels are insulators that dot let your barrel cool down and will unzip like the fly in your jeans if they get hot. B) there are a TON of negative review on Christensens barrels and people not getting them to shoot well. C) for the money you spend for a Christensen rifle, you could have a custom built rifle that's more accurate and exactly what you want/need.
Interesting to hear that, couple guys and I have been looking into lighter rifles for extended trips. The Christensen rifles were brought up (more of a someday wish to spend that kind of $$ though), but I hadn't heard much about them other than the occasional commercial on T.V., initially sounded like a pretty neat concept to go with carbon fiber.
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 31, 2013, 11:06:05 PM
Read some of the posts in this thread from the top rifle builders in the country.
http://forum.snipershide.com/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/97382-carbon-wrapped-barrel-heat-test.html (http://forum.snipershide.com/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/97382-carbon-wrapped-barrel-heat-test.html)
Then read this test of barrel heat dissipation.....
No thanks, my stainless barrel works just fine....
Post by: autodink13 on June 02, 2013, 09:42:16 PM
It shoots great its very light and it handles the elements very well.
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Post by: wilsongideon on June 05, 2013, 10:41:06 PM
I shoot a Christensen arms rifle. I'm not an expert on guns but the fact is
It shoots great its very light and it handles the elements very well.
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Nice looking shooter right there....if it hits good then what else do you need? I bring a Remmington 700 .308 into the backcountry. wieghs 10 pounds with scope.
Post by: BsB on June 19, 2013, 08:30:43 AM
Remington 700 SPS w/ Nikon 3-9x40 or Smith & Wesson 629, 8 3/8" which weighs nearly as much but makes jungle hunting blacktails easier.Glad to see I'm not the only one dragging an SPS into the back country.
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Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on June 22, 2013, 09:30:06 PM
I am STILL lookin in to the Tikka Super Lite, cant make up my mind. :bash:
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Post by: bigbore40 on June 23, 2013, 07:31:15 AM
Post by: JustinC on July 04, 2013, 02:28:25 PM
Here is my setup.
Tikka action with trigger set at 1.25 lbs.
26" Brux #5 fluted barrel.
6.5-06 Ackley improved.
Weighs 9 lbs 8 oz and shoots nice little groups.
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Three shots 100 yds.
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Post by: beaslayer6 on July 22, 2013, 05:48:06 PM
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Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on July 25, 2013, 09:13:55 PM
Tikka T3 Lite SS .270 with Redfield 2-7. Makes the peaks about 500 feet shorter ;)
:tup:
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Post by: hillbillyhunting on August 03, 2013, 01:58:03 PM
I would replace it with the gun I have really been wanting (Tikka T3 Lite also in 7mm), but I still am having a hard time letting go.
Decisions, decisions, decisions
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 04, 2013, 11:25:49 AM
Thinking of retiring my old workhorse this year. I have been using a Rem Model 700 7mm Mag since I was big enough to shoot it. This gun has been through a lot with me. Its starting to show a lot of wear... cant keep the rust off of the barrel, stock is faded and showing signs of water damage. I feel like I could have taken better care of it, but it spent many nights out under the stars while I was in a tent, many years hunting on the wetside, and an entire summer in remote Alaska where we were both living in a tent.just do some upgrades to the Remington. new stainless barrel and a lightweight stock.
I would replace it with the gun I have really been wanting (Tikka T3 Lite also in 7mm), but I still am having a hard time letting go.
Decisions, decisions, decisions
Post by: xXLojackXx on August 14, 2013, 09:50:49 AM
Thinking of retiring my old workhorse this year. I have been using a Rem Model 700 7mm Mag since I was big enough to shoot it. This gun has been through a lot with me. Its starting to show a lot of wear... cant keep the rust off of the barrel, stock is faded and showing signs of water damage. I feel like I could have taken better care of it, but it spent many nights out under the stars while I was in a tent, many years hunting on the wetside, and an entire summer in remote Alaska where we were both living in a tent.just do some upgrades to the Remington. new stainless barrel and a lightweight stock.
I would replace it with the gun I have really been wanting (Tikka T3 Lite also in 7mm), but I still am having a hard time letting go.
Decisions, decisions, decisions
If it still shoots well just Cerakote the metal flat black and drop it in a Manners Elite Hunter stock. Like brand new and lighter!
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 25, 2013, 06:08:23 AM