Help me choose a 6lb mountain rifle!

[jimh406]

I have a Savage Ultralight in 300 WSM. I bought it primarily for the barrel. I don't really have any complaints about it. Sure, some hate the lightweight plastic stocks. I do wish the magazine capacity was larger just in case, but that's the tradeoff with a fat cartridge and relatively flush fit magazine.

A lot of the choice comes down to personal preference.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

My Kimber Montana 308 is under 6.5lbs with the scope, silencer and a heavier ring/base setup.

 

[Weldor]

My Fierce Carbon Rogue CT is under 6 lbs and shoots just fine 6.5 prc. 2 elk down with it no issues. The Titanium action takes a little getting used to. Not a smooth as a steel action.

 

[AkRyan]

6lb should be non magnum if you want to shoot it. And as stated already a 7-08 will handle this with ease and you will enjoy it more.

 

[madcalfe]

6lb should be non magnum if you want to shoot it. And as stated already a 7-08 will handle this with ease and you will enjoy it more.

why should 6lbs be non magnum?
I use a custom 5lbs 2oz 300wsm and have no issues at all spotting shots.
I've taken 3 mountain goats, 2 bears, elk and deer with it now.
next build I'm going for 4.5lbs in a 7ss

 

[AkRyan]

why should 6lbs be non magnum?
I use a custom 5.2oz 300wsm and have no issues at all spotting shots.
I've taken 3 mountain goats, 2 bears, elk and deer with it now.
next build I'm going for 4.5lbs in a 7ss

Are you standing taking those shots? If so I would love to see footage of you controlling that recoil! I also shoot a lightish 300wsm with a brake and it's not easy. Now if your 6ft5in tall and 350lbs ok I can see it.

 

[AkRyan]

why should 6lbs be non magnum?
I use a custom 5.2oz 300wsm and have no issues at all spotting shots.
I've taken 3 mountain goats, 2 bears, elk and deer with it now.
next build I'm going for 4.5lbs in a 7ss

He also mentioned wanting to practice with it so non magnum let's you practice more with less punishment and cost.

 

[jimh406]

6lb should be non magnum if you want to shoot it.

Not everyone is affected by recoil the same way and also there's quite a bit difference of recoil for a braked or suppressed one. I was assuming 6 lbs for the rifle only based on the OP.

 

[AkRyan]

Not everyone is affected by recoil the same way and also there's quite a bit difference of recoil for a braked or suppressed one. I was assuming 6 lbs for the rifle only based on the OP.

I'm aware! When I was 280lbs I could shoot anything but now at 180lbs I feel them a bit more and they move me a bit more! He is shooting at game under 400yrds...explain why he needs a 7prc

 

[Grizzle]

Its true some people can handle more recoil and still shoot well but everyone shoots better with less recoil, especially with a light rifle in feild conditions

 

[madcalfe]

Are you standing taking those shots? If so I would love to see footage of you controlling that recoil! I also shoot a lightish 300wsm with a brake and it's not easy. Now if your 6ft5in tall and 350lbs ok I can see it.

Bear and elk were all shot off hand everything else over my backpack or bipod. I'm only 5'11 160lbs I've literally been using a 300wsm for over 10 years. Now when I had my tikka in 300wsm with the garbage stock that wasn't pleasant to shoot, but my custom I can shoot it all day. It kicks no more than a .243 and I'm just using a PVA ultralight jet blast brake on it.

 

[AkRyan]

Bear and elk were all shot off hand everything else over my backpack or bipod. I'm only 5'11 160lbs I've literally been using a 300wsm for over 10 years. Now when I had my tikka in 300wsm with the garbage stock that wasn't pleasant to shoot, but my custom I can shoot it all day. It kicks no more than a .243 and I'm just using a PVA ultralight jet blast brake on it.

Still intrigued! I will have to go out and try my best with my 300wsm. I have it in a altera stock, 19in barrel brake/can

 

[The Guide]

I use a custom 5.2oz 300wsm and have no issues at all spotting shots.

How did you get a rifle down to 5.2 ounces?

Jay

 

[madcalfe]

How did you get a rifle down to 5.2 ounces?

Jay

lol fixed

 

[wirehead]

My 7-08 checks in at 6# 4oz.
Very handy to pack around!

Dude that is cool - xp-100? Barrel length? What are you getting for velocity? Really wish they still made these…

 

[jimh406]

explain why he needs a 7prc

I didn't say what he needs ... my guess is he "needs" what he wants.