Suggestions please for lightening my rifle
- Thread starter Crashman
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your stock probably weighs close to 40 ounces. There's quite a few fibeglass stock options out there that will come in between 19 & 24 oz. Talleys will come in at 3 oz or so. A trim Ultralight Leupold or a fixed 6x will be 9-11 oz. Gretan shroud will save another couple ounces. Given the heavier barrel contour, you might be able to get it down to 7 lbs scoped, which is a nice weight.
Can you please explain what a Gretan shroud is? Someone else mentioned it and I am drawing a blank on that one.
Thanks for all the constructive comments so far guys!
Can you please explain what a Gretan shroud is? Someone else mentioned it and I am drawing a blank on that one.
Thanks for all the constructive comments so far guys!
http://www.gretanrifles.com/detailsGTR.asp?id=75
"Complete replacement firing pin assembly for your 700 Short action that came with a J-Lock or PSS w/long bolt shrowd. (aluminum bolt shrowd slightly reduces weight)
To understand why you need this part all you need to do is remove your J-Lock from the bolt of your rifle! When you see the extremly snaked spring and have to physicly pull it out of the back of the bolt because it binds so bad, you understand the inconsistant ignition it causes. This is all it takes in the shop for someone to see the benifits gained.
The GTR assembly has been machined not to copy the original Remington firing pin, but to enhance consistancy in lock time, pin travel and primer ignition.
The newest up-grade to the assembly is the fluted steel firing pin."
Ordered one yesterday, looks like a decent upgrade.
AF
Okay I think I understand but my rifle does not have the J lock. Will it make a difference on my rifle??
Barrel muzzle diameter is 0.650" and it is fluted, short of a replacement I think there is nothing to be done there. All I am really wanting to do is shave weight where it is possible with as much of the original rifle intact, meaning as low a cost as possible. Thanks guys!
Hey....if you can't handle the question on this forum, you're the one who should take up knitting !!
Think about the expenses to replace a stock, trim the barrel, bolt replacement…. I question if you will get any of your money back when you resell the rifle at a later date. Besides you may have a hard time finding a buyer wanting a "modified" rifle as such.
Maybe it is cheaper and lower risk to sell the rifle as is and buy a T3 packaged with Leupold Ultralight which weights less than 7.5 lbs.
Plan carefully before you flash your credit will save you time and aggravation in the long run.
Maybe it is cheaper and lower risk to sell the rifle as is and buy a T3 packaged with Leupold Ultralight which weights less than 7.5 lbs.
Plan carefully before you flash your credit will save you time and aggravation in the long run.
Get a membership at a Gym.
Yup, I should considering my wife works there!
Your avatar is a pic of my wife......I wish!
Hey....if you can't handle the question on this forum, you're the one who should take up knitting !!
Well said, and thank you!
You can, in my opinion, pound an awful pile of money into a new gun, to turn it into what you should have bought in the first place for half the money...
I'd suggest that the stock would be about the only really noticeable weight savings you can buy for reasonable money, right of the bat.
Then buy a really nice, padded, wide sling, so the weight does not dig in to your shoulder.
Set all the other "mods and upgrades" money aside, to use to buy the other rifle, put the heavy stock back onto the first one, flog the light weight stock to get some of your money back out of it.
That's just me. I'm not all that keen on spending my money on stuff that won't really drive the value of my rifle up, at least a bit (as opposed to driving the cost up, on things like gunsmith labor, and modified parts that will never pay back in the end).
The lighter scope would be another good way to shave a bit.
The real majority of the weight of the rifle is in the laminate stock, and the less than lightweight barrel profile. The one is easy to change, the other not so much. Beyond those two places, the cost per ounce saved goes up pretty rapidly to the point where you have a much customized gun that cost you more than a high end makers gun,(say, Kimber, Cooper) but will never sell for as much, used.
That's just me though. I'm feeling a little contrary right now.
Cheers
Trev
I'd suggest that the stock would be about the only really noticeable weight savings you can buy for reasonable money, right of the bat.
Then buy a really nice, padded, wide sling, so the weight does not dig in to your shoulder.
Set all the other "mods and upgrades" money aside, to use to buy the other rifle, put the heavy stock back onto the first one, flog the light weight stock to get some of your money back out of it.
That's just me. I'm not all that keen on spending my money on stuff that won't really drive the value of my rifle up, at least a bit (as opposed to driving the cost up, on things like gunsmith labor, and modified parts that will never pay back in the end).
The lighter scope would be another good way to shave a bit.
The real majority of the weight of the rifle is in the laminate stock, and the less than lightweight barrel profile. The one is easy to change, the other not so much. Beyond those two places, the cost per ounce saved goes up pretty rapidly to the point where you have a much customized gun that cost you more than a high end makers gun,(say, Kimber, Cooper) but will never sell for as much, used.
That's just me though. I'm feeling a little contrary right now.
Cheers
Trev
Lighter mounts, lighter scope, lighter stock.
Now what about your sling, is it one of those gaudy leather jobbies with Remingtom emobssed on it??
Uncle Mikes Ultra, or a Plaine Jane web nylon model.
There also used to be composite swivels on the market.
Now what about your sling, is it one of those gaudy leather jobbies with Remingtom emobssed on it??
Uncle Mikes Ultra, or a Plaine Jane web nylon model.
There also used to be composite swivels on the market.
In the end, it is probably easier and cheaper to just buy what you want, than make what you have into what you want. Light 7/08s just aren't hard to find.
Sure you change the stock, change the barrel, shorten the serial number and pump the magazine full of helium. It is also possible to teach a poodle to tree cougars, just not that practical.
Sure you change the stock, change the barrel, shorten the serial number and pump the magazine full of helium. It is also possible to teach a poodle to tree cougars, just not that practical.
