Ultra Light Weight Long Range Build

[TrophyHunter_colorado3322]

I only have data out to 725 yards, but it looks like I'm getting 2862 FPS. She is not a barn burner but I always find a node on 300 wins around 2860 and 2890 FPS with 200 gn projectiles. I'm sure there is another node above this one but I'm content on how it is performing.

 

[Piscatory_4]

Here it is with the Swarovski X5 on it, going to be shooting to distance this weekend. As it sits with the Swaro it is just shy of 9LBS and will be lighter when the Hawkins 1 Piece Rings show up.

A 2lb+ scope, couldn't go for something lighter on a lightweight build? Is that the norm for these mega scopes?

 

[Ryan Avery]

A 2lb+ scope, couldn't go for something lighter on a lightweight build? Is that the norm for these mega scopes?

The biggest issue is getting a lightweight scope to dial consistently overtime. I am still looking for a 20oz scope that I trust.

 

[novaman64]

The biggest issue is getting a lightweight scope to dial consistently overtime. I am still looking for a 20oz scope that I trust.

Leupold VX6...

My 3-18x44 (non-illuminated) weighs in at 19.0 oz. Can get in matching reticle (TMOA), 75MOA elevation and 75MOA wind adjustment, on my 20 MOA rail gets me further than I will shoot with a sub 10lb rifle.

Had it about a year and I dial a good amount on it, repeatable and accurate... Time will tell how it holds up.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Leupold VX6...

My 3-18x44 (non-illuminated) weighs in at 19.0 oz. Can get in matching reticle (TMOA), 75MOA elevation and 75MOA wind adjustment, on my 20 MOA rail gets me further than I will shoot with a sub 10lb rifle.

Had it about a year and I dial a good amount on it, repeatable and accurate... Time will tell how it holds up.

Had a few issues with lupy's. I do have a VX6 with turrets on order. I really hope its the answer!

 

[novaman64]

Had a few issues with lupy's. I do have a VX6 with turrets on order. I really hope its the answer!

Be interesting to see how it works for ya. Do a review on it when you get it!

 

[bhylton]

Had a few issues with lupy's. I do have a VX6 with turrets on order. I really hope its the answer!

what problems have you had? im looking at a vx-6. when the vx-6 first came out i held one and it just felt cheap... the new ones have a way different feel i think

 

[Broomd]

Great build and beautiful rig(!) but 9 lbs?...don't confuse with "ultra light weight"....that rifle is nothing of the sort.
To many, "ultra light weight' is a 5 lbs +/- rig. I realize that isn't a recipe for long range consistency for most guns, but my boots don't mind.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Great build and beautiful rig(!) but 9 lbs?...don't confuse with "ultra light weight"....that rifle is nothing of the sort.
To many, "ultra light weight' is a 5 lbs +/- rig. I realize that isn't a recipe for long range consistency for most guns, but my boots don't mind.

If your coming from a 16 pound LR rifle, 9 pounds sounds "ultra light" to me.

 

[Broomd]

You say tomato....

I was referring to 'ultra light' in the context that 96% of hunters likely view it...
..heavy barrel, middleweight, lightweight, ultra lightweight.

That's a helluva nice middleweight rifle.
We report, you decide.

 

[GKPrice]

You say tomato....

I was referring to 'ultra light' in the context that 96% of hunters likely view it...
..heavy barrel, middleweight, lightweight, ultra lightweight.

That's a helluva nice middleweight rifle.
We report, you decide.

that seems fair enough - everyone has a differing "context" I suppose

 

[TrophyHunter_colorado3322]

I guess perception of Ultra Lightweight is in the eye of the beholder. Yes the rifle weighs 9lbs, without the scope and rings it is @ 6.45 lbs., so its still pretty damn light. I guess the point that I did not point out and Ryan did, is that this rifle was built to preform like it's 16 - 20 lbs counter parts but is 30-50% lighter and still holding 1/4- 1/2 MOA out to a LONG ways if I can do my part. For long range precision shooters this is where you can have your cake and eat it too.

 

[TrophyHunter_colorado3322]

Leupold scopes have problems with being consistent with there click values and returning back to zero. They have earned the saying " Leupold Minute of Angle ". They have a big correction factor which means, if you dial 30 MOA it's going to be actually only 28'ish. If you run your turrets up and down like Ryan Avery does the problem only gets worse. The reason why they are so light is because they leave out the robust, tough components that Night Force, Schmidt and Bender, USO and now Swarovski have.

 

[Jeff Martin]

The biggest issue is getting a lightweight scope to dial consistently overtime. I am still looking for a 20oz scope that I trust.

Ryan,
You do not trust a NXS compact coming in at 19OZ? 2.5x10x42? Or are you saying 20OZ with higher power? thanks

 

[paddlehead]

The guys at Lone Peak make AMAZING actions. They are just down the road from my work. I dont think there is a more well machined and built action out there. We are talking tolerances of .0001"! Nothing else compares!

 

[Piscatory_4]

Great build and beautiful rig(!) but 9 lbs?...don't confuse with "ultra light weight"....that rifle is nothing of the sort.
To many, "ultra light weight' is a 5 lbs +/- rig. I realize that isn't a recipe for long range consistency for most guns, but my boots don't mind.

you must realize that the rifle is only 6.5lbs which is right at the same weight as many of the manufacturer's "mountain rifles". Certainly lighter than either of my M700 MR's, 270 and 7mm08. Neither of those would be very accurate out past 400yds much less to 700. 9lbs is not much more than the savage 16 classic 300wsm and Bausch and Lomb 4200 scope combo I used for a couple years hunting elk.

 

[Ryan Avery]

You say tomato....

I was referring to 'ultra light' in the context that 96% of hunters likely view it...
..heavy barrel, middleweight, lightweight, ultra lightweight.

That's a helluva nice middleweight rifle.
We report, you decide.

I think you mean, helluva nice ultra LITE weight LR rifle

 

[Ryan Avery]

Ryan,
You do not trust a NXS compact coming in at 19OZ? 2.5x10x42? Or are you saying 20OZ with higher power? thanks

Yeah, While shooting today I was wishing I had more than 18 power.

 

[Ryan Avery]

The guys at Lone Peak make AMAZING actions. They are just down the road from my work. I dont think there is a more well machined and built action out there. We are talking tolerances of .0001"! Nothing else compares!

I've owned 4 different titanium actions. The Lone Peak is by far the smoothest TI action I have used.

 

[Stefan]

I have owned more than a couple of Leupolds and haven't had any issues. All but one have been Mark 4 series there is a trade off when it comes to weight versus durability. Just my opinion.