Show me your sheep rig

[KHntr]

Thanks for sharing I will have a read. Yea 70lbs would hurt but necessary if you want to eat... I am planning a fly in stone/goat hunt in BC in the next two years with my brother in law so may hit you up for some advice before then.

Good luck on your hunt. Who are you planning on flying with?

 

[C Bow]

Only Rifle I have 308 I fluted barrel since this picture

 

[Jimss]

I originally was looking at Tikka but once I laid eyes on Sako Finnlight I pretty much knew that was what I wanted. My Sako is a 300 WSM. It is super light but you can see the quality construction as soon as you pick it up! It's been great for everything from pronghorn, mtn goat, deer, moose, dall sheep, bighorn sheep, elk, to black bear. For being a light rifle it hardly even kicks!

I tried a 300 Winchester barrel on a TC Encore and it just about broke my jaw and shoulder! I returned it the day after I shot it one time!

 

[Outdoorsman12b]

Good luck on your hunt. Who are you planning on flying with?

Thanks for sharing. Success with a handgun would be a rare feet.

 

[Outdoorsman12b]

Good luck on your hunt. Who are you planning on flying with?

Not sure yet. His goat partner did a stone fly in last season so may use the same. Any recommendations?

 

[KHntr]

Not sure yet. His goat partner did a stone fly in last season so may use the same. Any recommendations?

Depends on where you are planning on heading. Urs out of Muncho is a pretty good pilot.

I wouldn't get your hopes up too high on a stone sheep though, but goats shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Outdoorsman12b]

Depends on where you are planning on heading. Urs out of Muncho is a pretty good pilot.

I wouldn't get your hopes up too high on a stone sheep though, but goats shouldn't be a problem.

I live in Alberta so Stone Sheep is not allowed. I can hunt Goat though. He would be after the Stone.

 

[Jimbob]

I used my T3 lite in 30-06 with leupold 2-7x33 on my ram this year. 2 shots from 300 yds and he was done.

Also just got a Rem 700 in .308 and I cut the barrel to 18.5 “. Same scope as the tikka and it weighs 5 ozs less.

My plan is to put some more money into the rem and lighten it up. Right now I need another pack and shelter so the rifle will have to do as is though.




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[Jimbob]

 

[Outdoorsman12b]

Beauty thanks for sharing. What model of Rem 700 did you pick up to start your new build and what else are you thinking of doing to it? I think a shorter barrel is a great idea as it does not get caught in branches as much on your way up and through the tree line and saves weight. Every time I think about getting a magnum I can't help but envision a 26 inch barrel taking down half the forest and raining pine needles down my neck.

 

[Jimbob]

Rem SPS at close out sale.


1. Wildcat stock - save ~ 5 ozs (also gain accuracy)
2. Add trigger tech
3. Flute barrel - 3 ozs?
4. Flute bolt and skeletonize handle 1.5 ozs?

The first two I would really like to do 3 or 4 might not ever happen.


With the shorter barrel the gun handles great and it is a breeze to carry. It did not like factory Nosler Accubonds but Hornady Interlocks shot great.

 

[luke moffat]

My "sheep" rifle seems to change just about annually due to my rifle ADD

This year its gonna be either of these:
Kimber "Montana" in 6.5 CM:

Yes it is a 16 oz scope on there but its still less than 5.25 pounds scoped and I happen to like the little weaver a bit more than the Leupolds I have used in the past so it'll do for now.

The other option is the Tikka 300 WSM:

No doubt either will work. Just more or less depends on the trip for sheep I guess.

 

[Yellowknife]

My "sheep" rifle seems to change just about annually due to my rifle ADD

This year its gonna be either of these:
Kimber "Montana" in 6.5 CM:

What build iteration is that Kimber on now? #14?

 

[Outdoorsman12b]

My "sheep" rifle seems to change just about annually due to my rifle ADD

This year its gonna be either of these:
Kimber "Montana" in 6.5 CM:

Yes it is a 16 oz scope on there but its still less than 5.25 pounds scoped and I happen to like the little weaver a bit more than the Leupolds I have used in the past so it'll do for now.

The other option is the Tikka 300 WSM:

No doubt either will work. Just more or less depends on the trip for sheep I guess.

Those are some sexy ass options. I have rifle envy! What this at least proves to me is even if I went custom I would still desire for more... . Thanks for sharing these Luke.

 

[fatbacks]

Current sheep rifle is a custom job by Double Broomed Mountain Rifles... built on Kimber action. 6.5 Creedmoor, Lilja barrel, Spartan Javelin Bipod topped with a Leupold VX3i 2.5-8 with CDS dial. I haven't weighed it but it is on the lighter end of the spectrum. Shoots pretty well and one shot did the trick two days before the end of the season this past fall.





But then this happened early on during one my hunts this fall....


So now considering carrying my Fierce 300 WSM in the mountains because I would not choose to shoot grizzlies with a 6.5 creed.... although carrying a 6 lb (ish) rifle for so many miles in the hills it is hard to get excited about carrying a close to 9 lb rifle. Decisions decisions....

 

[jhm2023]

My go to mountain gun for the longest time was a Tikka in 7 RM with a B&C stock. Now I'm going on my second season with a Cooper backcountry in 7 RM. I couldn't be happier with the Cooper except for the bolt not being able to lock. It shoots 1/4 MOA and is just a hair over 6.5 lbs scoped and loaded with ammo and sling. That weight seems hard to beat in a belted magnum rifle.

 

[Outdoorsman12b]

Current sheep rifle is a custom job by Double Broomed Mountain Rifles... built on Kimber action. 6.5 Creedmoor, Lilja barrel, Spartan Javelin Bipod topped with a Leupold VX3i 2.5-8 with CDS dial. I haven't weighed it but it is on the lighter end of the spectrum. Shoots pretty well and one shot did the trick two days before the end of the season this past fall.

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But then this happened early on during one my hunts this fall....
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So now considering carrying my Fierce 300 WSM in the mountains because I would not choose to shoot grizzlies with a 6.5 creed.... although carrying a 6 lb (ish) rifle for so many miles in the hills it would be hard to get excited about carrying a close to 9 lb rifle. Decisions decisions....
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Beauties! Sounds like a good reason for another build... What rounds were you using on the grizz with the 6.5?

 

[Outdoorsman12b]

My go to mountain gun for the longest time was a Tikka in 7 RM with a B&C stock. Now I'm going on my second season with a Cooper backcountry in 7 RM. I couldn't be happier with the Cooper except for the bolt not being able to lock. It shoots 1/4 MOA and is just a hair over 6.5 lbs scoped and loaded with ammo and sling. That weight seems hard to beat in a belted magnum rifle.View attachment 86053View attachment 86054

Very nice I was considering putting together the exact same tikka but I have heard so much negative press about the B&C stock on here. Did you find it an upgrade at all to the factory one?

 

[jhm2023]

Very nice I was disconcerting putting together the exact same tikka but I have heard so much negative press about the B&C stock on here. Did you find it an upgrade at all to the factory one?

I liked the B&C stock. It didn't save any weight but it was a lot more attractive to look at, more durable, and the pachmayr decel pad was an upgrade . It did take 2 stocks to get it right though as the first one I received touched the barrel on one side. B&C customer service was very helpful and got a new one to me pretty quick and it fit just fine.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Fatbacks,
You could have a similar Double Broomed Mountain rifle built in a 300wsm. That could be the answer.