Ultra short hunting rifle for medium games

to sum up by now: (more may be coming :) )

#1 Kel Tech RFB-C 308 Semi Auto 308 Win Non Restricted
OAL 26.5, Barrel 18.5, too expensive around $2500, too aggresice, other hunters may HATE you ....
http://frontierfirearms.ca/rfb-c-308...-dec-15th.html

#2
AAC Handi Rifle, OAL 30'', Barrel 16 '', caliber 300 Blackout , Single shot, 12'' LOP; 5 Lbs
around $500
http://www.reliablegun.com/wp/advanc...ass-filled-pol


#3
T/C ENCORE® PRO HUNTER, can be as short as 31 inch if cut barrel short to 18 inch, many calibers, price around $1000
$540 for a receiver
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/57665/...unter-receiver
$450 for a barrel
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/4447/t...els-centerfire

#4
Mossberg 464™ SPX, OAL 32 inch, Barrel 16.5 inch, Caliber 30-30, price $430
http://www.wholesalesports.com/store...prod28546.html

#5
Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compacts, OAL 35.5 , barrel 16.5, caliber 7mm-08, Price around $770
http://www.wholesalesports.com/store...rod240380.html

#6
X-Bolt Micro Midas, OAL 38.128, can cut chort to 36.125 inch, barrel 20 inch, (can cut short to 18 inch), Caliber 7mm-08, 308, Price $800-850
easy to find

#7
Savage 10P-SR , OAL 36.5 , barrel 16, caliber 308, price around $600
http://www.irunguns.com/product.sava...k-blued-finish
 
I have the AAC Handi Rifle in 300BLK, I quite like it. Put a Leupold VX 1.25-4x20 Firedot on there, seems to work well together.

If you do go that route, let me know, I've got a line on some very affordable brass.

Or, as I mentioned in another thread there is the possibility of reaming the chamber to .308 Win or maybe even 30-06 or something from that family.

Are you looking for short OAL when ready to use, or something like a takedown for transport or storage?


There are a couple companies that could do up a custom Remington 700 barrel for you.
 
On both of the TC guns you can legally run the pistol barrels so anything from 12" on up and easily adjust the LOP on the wood and non recoil synthetic stocks to whatever you prefer. It can legally be less than 26" if you use a fixed stock and a non-shortened factory barrel.
 
I am not interested in takedown mode,
I want a very short rifle, not only for transport... but also for carrying it around in the woods...

I have the AAC Handi Rifle in 300BLK, I quite like it. Put a Leupold VX 1.25-4x20 Firedot on there, seems to work well together.
If you do go that route, let me know, I've got a line on some very affordable brass.
Or, as I mentioned in another thread there is the possibility of reaming the chamber to .308 Win or maybe even 30-06 or something from that family.
Are you looking for short OAL when ready to use, or something like a takedown for transport or storage?
There are a couple companies that could do up a custom Remington 700 barrel for you.
 
On both of the TC guns you can legally run the pistol barrels so anything from 12" on up and easily adjust the LOP on the wood and non recoil synthetic stocks to whatever you prefer. It can legally be less than 26" if you use a fixed stock and a non-shortened factory barrel.

I did not know that the pistol mode is NR in Canada ?
should it be Restricted ?

if really NR, ...then that could be count as a option..
 
Encore is the shortest in length with pistol barrels I Like the 18-20" brl length for handling. Custom orders you can get what u want but pricy. All the way up to 416 right in cals
 
mossberg mvp patrol 308, 16.25" Medium Bull, Threaded.
Length Of Pull 13.25"
1 in 10 twist.
5 or 10 round mags (10 round are xcr 308 pistol mags)
Weight 7.5 lb
Overall Length 37.5"
Around $800
 
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What do your friends feel like when you go hunting with a single shot ?
I mean, .....some would think that he needs to protect me and I can not protect him if I carry a single shot gun with him.....and he is going not willing go out with me any more...
....


On both of the TC guns you can legally run the pistol barrels so anything from 12" on up and easily adjust the LOP on the wood and non recoil synthetic stocks to whatever you prefer. It can legally be less than 26" if you use a fixed stock and a non-shortened factory barrel.

Encore is the shortest in length with pistol barrels I Like the 18-20" brl length for handling. Custom orders you can get what u want but pricy. All the way up to 416 right in cals
 
What about a Ruger M77 compact in 260Remington? 12.5 inch LOP and a 16.5 inch barrel, 35.5 inch length. I came across one a few years ago in wholesale sports and have been kicking myself ever since for not buying it. Not sure if they're still made, but it might be worth a look.

Or maybe a TC contender? Nice and short and a pile of calibers to try out.
 
yes, it is on the list, : Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compacts


What about a Ruger M77 compact in 260Remington? 12.5 inch LOP and a 16.5 inch barrel, 35.5 inch length. I came across one a few years ago in wholesale sports and have been kicking myself ever since for not buying it. Not sure if they're still made, but it might be worth a look.

Or maybe a TC contender? Nice and short and a pile of calibers to try out.
 
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