Ideal Western Hunting Rifle

[TheViking]

Also, cut the barrel and suppress it.

Even better!

 

[Ajsomp]

Okay - I’ll run you down my journey of hunting rifles over the years so you don’t make the mistakes I did-
Savage 110 in 308 with free 3-9 scope/ rings
Ruger American 6.5 creed w/nikon fx scope
Custom r700 6.5 creed/308 (switch barrel system)
Christensen MPR 6.5 PRC w/ S&B scope
Christensen MPR 300wm /leupold mk5
Tikka 6.5 ctr
Custom 300 PRC/nightforce NX8
Bergara 7PRC
Howa mini 6arc

Current guns - tikka t3x stainless in 6.5 PRC and t3x stainless 223. Both in rokstoks with SWFA scopes (6x and 3-9). Both cut and threaded for suppressors. I can train and hunt with the 223 and hunt with the 6.5PRC.

My point to the long post - I’ve had a lot of hunting rigs and I was not any more effective the more I spent. I broke scopes, had scopes lose zero on big hunts (Leupold), and finally have figured out what works. You could get two rifles completely outfitted and ready to go for under 3k and never need to upgrade. If you order through unknown munitions, they will cut and thread your rifle without having to send it elsewhere. I’ve taken the money elsewhere spent on gear and invested in bullets, range time, and tags. By far the best set up I’ve had.

Good luck

 

[DangerRanger]

Rokslide special variation

 

[JAC8504]

that ruger M77 30-06 with the threaded barrel and walnut stock is awesome.

 

[Shaverba]

I appreciate everyone’s suggestions and insights on finding a good gun to take out west with me. I definitely have some additional research and thinking to do on the best way to achieve my goals here.

This was my first time posting here and really enjoy the conversation and wisdom that has been shared.


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[mj23polaris]

A sub 11lb with a bipod and mag hnt26 folding chassis in a 6.5 prc and a reputable mil based ffp scope

I built that setup with a aero solus barreled action. I don’t see myself changing it kills everything it’s handy as hell, almost no recoil, and I think with 147s I’m expanding out to 900ish.

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[JAC8504]

A sub 11lb with a bipod and mag hnt26 folding chassis in a 6.5 prc and a reputable mil based ffp scope

I built that setup with a aero solus barreled action. I don’t see myself changing it kills everything it’s handy as hell, almost no recoil, and I think with 147s I’m expanding out to 900ish.

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but do you add in the weight of the shooting bag and tripod? I mean... it is apart of the shooting / rifle kit. either way it looks good

 

[mj23polaris]

but do you add in the weight of the shooting bag and tripod? I mean... it is apart of the shooting / rifle kit. either way it looks good

The bag weighs nothing, it’s a pillow, a glassing pad, a rear bag, a front bag, I use a carabiner and hook it to my pants pocket or pack depending on the situation. It’s an Armageddon gear shmedium git lite.


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[JAC8504]

The bag weighs nothing, it’s a pillow, a glassing pad, a rear bag, a front bag, I use a carabiner and hook it to my pants pocket or pack depending on the situation. It’s an Armageddon gear shmedium git lite.


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that's still 1.2 lbs. All I am saying, is a lot of people buy/ build uber light weight rifles now days but RELY on bag or tripods because they are so light. So, in a way that lightweight build is slightly negated by all of the other gadgets / accessories that go along with the rifle.

I'm not trying to pick on you at all. I am just saying... sometimes it's not about building the best rifle SUB (certain weight) because if you have to add a tripod and a bag.... you're now where you were weight wise with a traditional bolt gun if not heavier.