Looking for a Ultralight rifle

manny53 · Dec 12, 2019

I've held the nosler feels nice anyone shoot one ..?

oregonmuley · Dec 13, 2019

Barrett Fieldcraft

BIGJOHNT · Dec 13, 2019

I have been looking into the new Seekins Element. It is advertised at 5.5 pounds. Kind of a different take on a action and bolt assembly. But it seems like a good one.

BIGJOHNT · Dec 13, 2019

Here is a video on the Element. See what you think.

Cahunter805 · Dec 13, 2019

I agree with OM. Barrett Fieldcraft is a great ultralight factory rifle.
What's your budget?

Gadjet · Dec 13, 2019

Take a look at the Tikka T3X Superlite at Cabelas or Sportsmans Warehouse. Right at 6 pounds and they shoot really well!

manny53 · Dec 13, 2019

>Here is a video on the
>Element. See what you think.
>

i wanna put my hands on a Seekins Havoc Pro Hunter PH2 6.5 PRC any thoughts on the prc i shoot 7wsm have for years its just too haevy

BIGJOHNT · Dec 13, 2019

>>Here is a video on the
>>Element. See what you think.
>>

>
>
>i wanna put my hands on
>a Seekins Havoc Pro Hunter
>PH2 6.5 PRC any thoughts
>on the prc i shoot
>7wsm have for years its
>just too haevy

I am also looking at the 6.5 PRC. I think its a great light weight low recoil accurate semi custom rifle. It also comes with a threaded barrel ready for a can.

BIGJOHNT · Dec 13, 2019

>Take a look at the Tikka
>T3X Superlite at Cabelas or
>Sportsmans Warehouse. Right at 6
>pounds and they shoot really
>well!

The Tikka T3X CTR is another good factory rifle. It has the removable magazine and threaded barrel. Guys are getting great groups right out of the box. I don't think it's available in the 6.5 PRC . Just the man bun caliber or 6.5 creedmoor.

BIGJOHNT · Dec 13, 2019

Watch the video on this page by George Gardner of Gap. He explains the 6.5 Prc pretty well. https://rifleshooter.com/2018/06/custom-tikka-t3-6-5-prc-build/

Gadjet · Dec 13, 2019

Hey! I happen to really like my Tikka 6.5 CM man bun gun! LOL!
Also, if it's a 6.5 PRC you're after, you can get a Browning Hells Canyon speed in it now. Bronze ceracoat fluted barrell with a muzzle brake. Comes in at a little over 6 pounds.

Sambo · Dec 13, 2019

Rifles inc.

mtmuley · Dec 13, 2019

Man up. One is a .300 WBY, the other a .300 RUM. 6 pounds and change apiece. Built by a smith here in Montana. mtmuley

Comules · Dec 13, 2019

I have had a Rifles Inc Strata in 300 RUM that I have had for 15 yrs it's the lightest and best shooting rifle I have like carrying around a BB gun. Lex is a super guy to work with.

BIGJOHNT · Dec 14, 2019

>Hey! I happen to really like
>my Tikka 6.5 CM man
>bun gun! LOL!
>Also, if it's a 6.5 PRC
>you're after, you can get
>a Browning Hells Canyon speed
>in it now. Bronze ceracoat
>fluted barrell with a muzzle
>brake. Comes in at a
>little over 6 pounds.

Gadjet do you have a man bun ? ???

Gadjet · Dec 14, 2019

>>Hey! I happen to really like
>>my Tikka 6.5 CM man
>>bun gun! LOL!
>>Also, if it's a 6.5 PRC
>>you're after, you can get
>>a Browning Hells Canyon speed
>>in it now. Bronze ceracoat
>>fluted barrell with a muzzle
>>brake. Comes in at a
>>little over 6 pounds.
>
>
>Gadjet do you have a man
>bun ? ???

Lol! Not quite!?

toklat · Dec 15, 2019

Try Weaver Rifles, (Kevin Weaver out of Peyton, Colorado). Build you a top notch rifle in any configuration you desire! You won't be disappointed. He just built me a 6.5 CM and could not be happier.
The Weatherby Backcountry Titanium is one to look at if you decide to go that route, 5.9#.
Another one is In Rut Full Curl Rifles!
Good luck.

Jdan9 · Jan 19, 2020

I just picked up a Cooper Rifles Back Country model 92, in 300 WM, 5.75# without scope. Haven't fired it yet but sure feels good when I put it up to my shoulder. Made in Montana!

The_Coloradoboy · Jan 20, 2020

Jdan9 said:
I just picked up a Cooper Rifles Back Country model 92, in 300 WM, 5.75# without scope. Haven't fired it yet but sure feels good when I put it up to my shoulder. Made in Montana!

I sure hope that thing has a break...

Jdan9 · Jan 20, 2020

It does, just mounted a Leupold VX-3i 4.5X14 on it. Looking forward to some range time with it.

completesportsman · Jan 21, 2020

i've always been a Remington fan, but, I saw these new Savage rifles yesterday and I believe if I was in the market for a new light weight hunting rifle I would take a hard look at these.

110 Ultralite | Backcountry Xtreme Series | Savage Arms

At 6 lbs and under with a PROOF Research barrel, the 110 Ultralite lightweight rifle is designed to combat elevation and elements without sacrificing performance, making it the ultimate mountain hunting rifle.

www.savagearms.com

manny53 · Jan 21, 2020

any one have exp with the christensen arms mesa rifle? i'm narrowing down my search but the savage 110ul i don't thing they're even in production yet cant find them no where here locally ?

The_Coloradoboy · Jan 22, 2020

manny53 said:
any one have exp with the christensen arms mesa rifle? i'm narrowing down my search but the savage 110ul i don't thing they're even in production yet cant find them no where here locally ?

Cant speak for the Mesa, but the last two ridgelines I’ve put my hands on (7mm and 28 nosler) have shot lights out.

grizzly · Jan 22, 2020

Jdan9 said:
I just picked up a Cooper Rifles Back Country model 92, in 300 WM, 5.75# without scope. Haven't fired it yet but sure feels good when I put it up to my shoulder. Made in Montana!

That's what I've got. I put a Swaro Z5 on it and love it. It doesn't kick bad at all, my Model 70 in 7mm kicks way worse.

PS. Mine likes 180gr Accubond. I'm sure a better shooter than I am could get sub .5 MOA, but considering these are hunting rounds and not match rounds, I'll take it. Also, don't use Talley rings with a Swaro scope... that's a whole other can of worms.

Captain_coues · Jan 22, 2020

Jdan, grizzly, how long did you have to wait for the Coopers?

Jdan9 · Jan 22, 2020

I didn’t, I found one already built.

Captain_coues · Jan 22, 2020

I waited one year for one rifle and I’m on 18 months for another one that’s projected to be due in May. Those had walnut stocks with all the trimmings and left handed. I’m about to order a model 92 .270 WIN. I hope with the synthetic stock it will be faster. I love Cooper Rifles.

Jdan9 · Jan 22, 2020

There’s a model 92 in 300 Win Mag at the Sheels store in Fargo.

grizzly · Jan 22, 2020

Captain_coues said:
Jdan, grizzly, how long did you have to wait for the Coopers?

I bought mine off of HT Classifieds. I've seen them at Scheels though as well.

6.8 lbs in a long action magnum round a with mounted scope and fully-loaded magazine that will shoot .5MOA with hunting rounds... tough to beat.

manny53 · Jan 24, 2020

well i made my mind up and pulled the trigger on the mesa in 6.5PRC bronze i hope i don't regret it, there so many awesome rifles out there these daze but retired n on a budget so mesa from christensen arms

broomd · Jan 25, 2020

If you're a rightly the world is your oyster.
We lefties have far fewer options.

I'd love a Kimber Mnt Ascent.

ridgetops · Jan 26, 2020

broomd said:
If you're a rightly the world is your oyster.
We lefties have far fewer options.

I'd love a Kimber Mnt Ascent.

Ain't that the truth!

Bwht4x4 · Jan 29, 2020

You might consider a custom gun if you're wanting something specific. I'm having TS Customs build me a 280ai with a 26" PROOF barrel, a Lone Peak Fuzion Ti action, McMillian Game Warden edge stock. It should be approx 6.5 lbs without the scope. It'll have a VX-6HD 3-18x44 mounted on it when finished.

Lhedrick1 · Feb 13, 2020

Just got this today. It's under 7 lbs with a scope. 22" barrel. Weatherby Mark V Ultra Lightweight something or another in 6.5 CM. Shoots pretty damn good for a short barreled Weatherby.