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[TxLite]

I’ve recently become enamored with the Fieldcraft rifles but at the current used market prices I don’t see them being worth it when you can essentially do a full custom for the same price. I like the super light setup with a short, fast twist threaded barrel. I’ve looked at the Wilson NULA’s but they just don’t seem to have the same magic as the Fieldcraft.

I am toying with the idea of just building a 16-18” 7tw 243 or 8tw 7mm-08 “clone” to scratch the itch. Ideally it would have a sub 90 degree throw. Something along the lines of a SKLTN action or similar. AG privateer stock?

At this point it’s just a brainchild, but I’d like to see what folks have done for a similar setup. I’m interested to hear what your build list was and bare rifle weight.

 

[David Walter]

Just buy the Fieldcraft. They hold value, custom builds don’t.

 

[N8funk83]

I have a Fieldcraft in 7mm-08. I recently handled a proof research elevation 2.0 with the hunter stock in 308. They feel very comparable in my hands. Obviously the barrels are way different, but actions,
stocks, and triggers are comparable.

Also, I love the Sako 90 adventure. I’ve handled them as well. Trigger and action are excellent. Fiberglass stock with adjustable cheek piece. Everyone here knows how tikkas and sakos just shoot (mostly). May be worth a look if you can find one.

 

[Presswood_936]

I’ve always loved the field craft and kick myself for not buying one . Somebody here built a “ clone” not long ago

 

[TxLite]

I’ve always loved the field craft and kick myself for not buying one . Somebody here built a “ clone” not long ago

Nice. I’ll see if I can find that thread

Yeah, I didn’t get it when they came out but I get it now and wishing I had picked one up.

 

[TxLite]

I have a Fieldcraft in 7mm-08. I recently handled a proof research elevation 2.0 with the hunter stock in 308. They feel very comparable in my hands. Obviously the barrels are way different, but actions,
stocks, and triggers are comparable.

Also, I love the Sako 90 adventure. I’ve handled them as well. Trigger and action are excellent. Fiberglass stock with adjustable cheek piece. Everyone here knows how tikkas and sakos just shoot (mostly). May be worth a look if you can find one.

I don’t believe either of those offers the combination of 5lb rifle with a fast twist and short barrel that the Fieldcraft offers

 

[Coopsdaddy]

I like the custom chassis guns but decided I could not out shoot my fieldcrafts.Plus i have always done shit different,I have always had a awesome truck but it’s usually 10-20 years old.My bow is a 2006 sbxt that’s been redone to better than new.
I like different stuff and it’s hard to do that when your chassis gun looks just like everyone else’s.
If I was a serious competitor in a shooting league maybe I would do something different.

 

[wind gypsy]

That proof elevation rifle might be enticing if proof shitcanned that stock and used one like the fieldcraft. I think i'd need a 4" longer trigger finger to be happy with the grip on that proof.

 

[SloppyJ]

That proof elevation rifle might be enticing if proof shitcanned that stock and used one like the fieldcraft. I think i'd need a 4" longer trigger finger to be happy with the grip on that proof.

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At that point why not just build one yourself with a Zermatt action like they use? As far as I know, the stock is the only "proprietary" item on the Proof rifles. I've certainly been wrong before though. Comparing the two pictures, the angle and length of that wrist section look awful on the Proof.

 

[TreeDog]

Such sweet rifles. Always wanted one, but was too cheap to pick one up. Buddy in Texas has one in 6.5CM with the 18 inch barrel. Let me use it on some hogs and an aoudad. Told him I want first right of refusal to make on offer on it if he ever sells it.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

That proof elevation rifle might be enticing if proof shitcanned that stock and used one like the fieldcraft. I think i'd need a 4" longer trigger finger to be happy with the grip on that proof.

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I had an elevation first gen SA and loved it. I thought the stock would be an issue but ended up liking it. A bigger problem is it came in considerably above weight. I can’t remember exactly but more than 6lbs. The new 2.0s are above 7 I think.

 

[RWT]

Have you considered tweaking a Kimber. They start at 5lbs 9oz and under $1000.

I’ve come to the conclusion to get to the sub 7.75lb all in with a good dialing scope and suppressor, it won’t happen. You have to make a compromise. Decide on less scope weight and go with a SFP Trij at 15-17 ozs or drop the suppressor. I believe that is the only way to get to below 7.75lbs all in.

 

[WRO]

Have you considered tweaking a Kimber. They start at 5lbs 9oz and under $1000.

I’ve come to the conclusion to get to the sub 7.75lb all in with a good dialing scope and suppressor, it won’t happen. You have to make a compromise. Decide on less scope weight and go with a SFP Trij at 15-17 ozs or drop the suppressor. I believe that is the only way to get to below 7.75lbs all in.

Shooting a Kimber currently and sold my fieldcraft, they are not the same. The kimber is the wish version of the fc.


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[TxLite]

Have you considered tweaking a Kimber. They start at 5lbs 9oz and under $1000.

I’ve come to the conclusion to get to the sub 7.75lb all in with a good dialing scope and suppressor, it won’t happen. You have to make a compromise. Decide on less scope weight and go with a SFP Trij at 15-17 ozs or drop the suppressor. I believe that is the only way to get to below 7.75lbs all in.

I have considered the Kimber and the Howa superlite but neither have the shorter fast twist barrel I’m after. If I’m gonna have to rebarrel anyways I might as well just go custom

 

[RWT]

Avoid the Howa. They are just too much work to get them to cycle correctly.