I'm currently in the early days of the planning stages of a light weight build. Goal is about 6 pounds before scope and rings.
I'm looking at the realistic cost of completing this project, and starting to think that maybe I should sell a rifle to make it happen. But of course I "need" every rifle and caliber that I have! So, is it a realistic option to build a rifle, I'm thinking a Lone Peak Razor Ti or a Deviant Ultralight or something at that level of quality and then have two barrels to switch between?? I'm ok with having to reset zero on the scope occasionally. I wouldn't plan on switching at the range, only for specific hunts and the load development before hand.
The original plan for this build was a 6.5mm Sherman Short, but now I'm leaning towards a 6.5PRC. The rifle I'm thinking about selling is a 300WM Cooper Jackson Hunter. This is a caliber that I would like to keep for Elk Hunts and anything bigger, but realistically I only need this caliber once every two years.
Benefits are one less scope to buy plus I would get a lighter 30 Cal rifle, as right now I'm so used to hunting with my Kimber Montana 308 that I don't even consider backpacking with the Cooper, then I'd be able to sell the Cooper.
I haven't investigated this idea thoroughly, but is it even something worth considering?
I'm looking at the realistic cost of completing this project, and starting to think that maybe I should sell a rifle to make it happen. But of course I "need" every rifle and caliber that I have! So, is it a realistic option to build a rifle, I'm thinking a Lone Peak Razor Ti or a Deviant Ultralight or something at that level of quality and then have two barrels to switch between?? I'm ok with having to reset zero on the scope occasionally. I wouldn't plan on switching at the range, only for specific hunts and the load development before hand.
The original plan for this build was a 6.5mm Sherman Short, but now I'm leaning towards a 6.5PRC. The rifle I'm thinking about selling is a 300WM Cooper Jackson Hunter. This is a caliber that I would like to keep for Elk Hunts and anything bigger, but realistically I only need this caliber once every two years.
Benefits are one less scope to buy plus I would get a lighter 30 Cal rifle, as right now I'm so used to hunting with my Kimber Montana 308 that I don't even consider backpacking with the Cooper, then I'd be able to sell the Cooper.
I haven't investigated this idea thoroughly, but is it even something worth considering?