I think you will find it vary front heavy and almost imposable to shoot off hand that is why I went for the thin hunting barrel
if shooting at paper then it wont make any difference
Modern Varmint Rifle Updated Oct 14 2015
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I think you will find it vary front heavy and almost imposable to shoot off hand that is why I went for the thin hunting barrel
if shooting at paper then it wont make any difference
- Location
- Jameson, SK
By the time you pay to have it fluted you're likely close to the cost of a Proof barrel........
GGG
- Location
- Jameson, SK
Is there any evidence of it's upcoming existence???
My hunting rifle is a rem 700 sps with a 26" heavy barrel with optics, bedding and bottom metal it's around 10lbs and I love it and used to shooting off hand with it so a mv with a 18.6 heavy barrel weighing in at 8-9 lbs will be a treat
ATRS Shaun
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- Location
- Calgary, AB
This is not true.
The lightest configuration for a modern Varmint is around 6.5lbs, using a basic collapsible, and the fortis switch 12" handguard.
Please keep in mind this is not an exact number but merely an estimation: going with a basic collapsible and light contour barrel, the dpms free float handguard is roughly 1/3 of a pound heavier. (I only had the Modern Hunter versions to put on the scale. I expect a basic varmint to be around the 7lb mark. The A2 stock will add a bit of weight over and above but not unreasonably so. Hopefully soon we can put a variety of rifles on the scale, we'll keep you all posted.
That more like it I can live with 7lb
onetwentyish
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- Location
- East Central AB (AKA Northern Texas)
Since you added that last bit I would suggest it would be best not derail this thread when the are more appropriate places to ask such a question. That said I am a firm believer that anyone who puts a cheap optic on a expensive firearm is a fool. I always match my optic budget to my rifle budget, then I pick the best quality type of sight available in my criteria and budget.
With NR black rifles this usually means an Elcan Specter DR 1/4x or a quality red dot for me.
Nothing wrong with a cheep scope for hunting as long as a person is not planning on shooting long range
I'm going to run TRIICON reflex 1x25 sight on mine for now but that's just because I have one sitting in a box
I'm going to run TRIICON reflex 1x25 sight on mine for now but that's just because I have one sitting in a box
There's a thread on the ATRS forum , regarding the Strike Eagle. I don't think it's the best option out there. I do a lot of paper punching/ load development , so I like a bit more magnification . The best scope I've owned is the Nightforce SHV 5-20. Now I'm not happy with my scopes unless they equal the SHV.
Having said that , I have a Sightron Stac 3-16 that I'll try on my MV. Guess I'm a fool though as it only cost $677...What are you going to use the MV fore
Hunting?
Long-range varmite hunting ?
shooting paper ?
All of the Above
I still like Leopolds in 3x9 for hunting
I do a lot of coyote hunting and long range . But was going to keep my mv a mid range shooter. I know vortex makes good glass as I own several of there scopes. I have my viper vortex hslr on a larue qd mount kicking around. Just thought it be to much and to heavy for mid range work.
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To my wY of thinking you have the right idea
A heave rifle dont get used much and in the snow a heave rifle will suck
too heavy? hit the gym, get stronger, 6 more ounces from a scope is all of a sudden no problem.
A big awkward scope would be horrible and defeat the usefulness of hunting with this Type of rifle
Plus it just looks stupid Haahaa
