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just wondering a good rifle weight for custom build in 7wsm hunting rifle
medium weight i guess nothing to lite dont want a tanks something to carry in the bush but not so lite it no fun to shoot. barrel length, and twist for build
lookinh for input and advise thanks cheers
 
I'd try a 22" 1:9 twist #3 contour Krieger barrel, a Remington action, fitted into a McMillan Remington Hunter stock. Depending on your choice of optics, sling, and bottom metal, I would expect the weight to be under 8 pounds.
 
Boomer said:
I'd try a 22" 1:9 twist #3 contour Krieger barrel, a Remington action, fitted into a McMillan Remington Hunter stock. Depending on your choice of optics, sling, and bottom metal, I would expect the weight to be under 8 pounds.
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Rem??? Gag, gag cough....I'm sure you meant Winchester. Hahaha
 
Composite stocks and carbines can keep down the weight of a rifle, but in general don't shoot as well at long ranges as do heavier full barreled rifles. Weight is often a trade off with accuracy, but there are some things that will help a bit. composite or poly stocks are one way.
 
If it finished up around 7.5-8.5 pounds scoped and loaded you'll do OK. I wouldn't think about recoil at all unless you're thinking about a 6 pound gun. I've never been able to tell the difference between a 7 Rem Mag and a 30-06 by recoil, the 7WSM should be a bit less if anything.
 
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