Does it weigh in the low 4’s even with the mount and scope? Or is that weight the bare rifle?Wildcat,
It's very much possible to build a straight-pull folder. Below is my bolt-action 6mm ARC. Parts used were:
--16" BSF barrel without gas port
--Slick side aluminum upper
--Wiland USA PCC handguard
--Kaiser-US polymer lower
--Folding AGP Arms stock
--Aero mount w/ Weaver 4x28 Classic
--TriggerTech trigger
--Nottingham Tactical ti charging handle
The only custom work was done by Ned Christiansen (m-guns.com). Ned chopped the carrier, threaded it for the charging handle, and milled the slot in the upper.
It's a very cool build, assembled not for low weight but utility. After using a folding chassis rifle for hunting the past few years, I wanted an even more compact option for strapping to my pack. It weighs in the low 4s and shoots ridiculously well from a lightweight Leupold ARCA tripod. The only negative is it's not easy to cycle. That's why I'm having a Shaw .223 barrel built right now.
PM me if you'd like more info.
Also, what scope is that? Is it the SFWA ultralight?