Ultralight Mountain Rifle Build Help

[Soskop]

Another vote for the Falkor LW7. Very smooth action. I had Straight Jacket do a prefit proof for me in 300 wsm that turned out great and they were super helpful to work with.

Good to know! I see them pop up a lot during my barrel search

 

[Soskop]

I’ve got a build on a Falkor LW7. Cannot recommend it enough. The Nitride job on that thing is incredible.

If you’re going to go steel for the barrel, look into Lilja. A #3 that’s vortex fluted will be very light, shoot amazing, and they look sweet too.


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I'll take a look! Thanks!

 

[Soskop]

You can knock 4.5oz(.25lbs) off the action by going with one of the lighter titanium actions. Pierce I think is the lightest short action, but only by .5oz or so vs 2 or 3 others.

The chassis is what's going to kill you on weight, even the hnt26. My stock on my ultralight(sub 5lbs) build is 17oz.
Carbon barrels weigh more than appropriate steel barrels. Douglas featherweight contour is what's on mine. For it's purpose, I can't think of a better contour. It's 18", and 28oz with 5/8 threads.

I'll take a look at the pierce

Chassis does kill me some on weight for sure, but I am set on a folding stock and I feel I am at a point with this build that I have enough wiggle room for the chassis with wise. It's pretty light as it is

 

[z987k]

I'll take a look at the pierce

Chassis does kill me some on weight for sure, but I am set on a folding stock and I feel I am at a point with this build that I have enough wiggle room for the chassis with wise. It's pretty light as it is

You might give the Seekins Element hunter a look. The PH2 model was 5.5lbs with a folding stock. I think you can find those on clearance right now since the PH3 is coming out.

 

[Soskop]

You might give the Seekins Element hunter a look. The PH2 model was 5.5lbs with a folding stock. I think you can find those on clearance right now since the PH3 is coming out.

I was looking at the Havak Slam it's just a grand more than what I could build for. The Element hinter looks badass, but no 6.5 PRC.

The PH2 is a great price right now for sure, but the barrel on the short action is way longer than I want. I suppose I could get it sent to a gunsmith to cut down, but overall, the shirt action PH2 is just shy of 7lbs, without optics, and my build is at 7lb 5oz ish with optics. Definitely splitting hairs there, but that's my thought process.