I own two of the Ruger American compact 6.5 creeds with the 20” threaded barrel and they are unbelievably accurate. The first four shots out of the barrel were 1/2” at 100 yards with three being one ragged hole. That being said for what you want I agree with the 18” 308 suggestions. I am in...
Oh yeah for sure. I’ve built a few 4 pounders but these are standard builds with hunting in mind. The lightweights are great but I prefer around 6 pounds to hunt with. They are better all around for carrying and settling down for shots for me. But I don’t walk far either.
I just weighed mine.
-18” Larue is 7.63 pounds bare rifle with no muzzle device.
-16” home build is 6.46 pounds bare rifle with no muzzle device.
-12” home build is 6 pounds bare rifle with no muzzle.
What barrel length are you looking for? I have the Larue as well at it is definitely not lightweight. I have a 12” lightweight and it’s so nice, but not sure how you feel about SBRs. I just built a lighter 16” and it’s a lot better than the 18”. I saved almost a pound on the barrel alone. Then...
I’ve seen a couple of those as well. I’m thinking they were put together with parts Remington had left to send some of the last remaining pieces out the door. How is the drop at the comb on that stock? Can you get a weight on that rifle?