I stand corrected, still limits firearms available to only a few.
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I stand corrected, still limits firearms available to only a few.
I concurr 100%, as well as the 350RMs I also have a 358 in a model 7 I got from Ted a while back. I don't think anyone is offering the 358 in a factory bolt carbine though, are they? If there are some available out there, this would also be a perfect choice.
My laminated M600/350RM (18 1/2" barrel) is quite a bit north of 6 lbs and a laminated M673/350RM of my acquaintance (friend's) is quite a bit north of 7 lbs. Add a half a pound and it'll be closer to being right IMO for the unloaded rifle alone. Both would be close to the OP's criteria otherwise.
Some older Remington M7s in 350 RM are floating around with synthetic stocks but are hard to find and are spendy. Most are Custom Shop creations and weigh in at at 5 3/4 lbs with iron sights (my postal scale reading below). More info in my thread "5 3/4 lbs of Bolt Action Fury" about one of mine (I have two also) - http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501295
Yes I agree. However one might need to source a quality lightweight synthetic stock as Remington lately has only been selling these 350RMs with CDL walnut stocks I think. To my eye the walnut stocks are very nice and hopefully serviceable also. BTW factory ammo for 350RM can be hard to find just anywhere and so handloading is almost needed.
Some older Remington M7s in 350 RM are floating around with synthetic stocks but are hard to find and are spendy. Most are Custom Shop creations and weigh in at at 5 3/4 lbs with iron sights (my postal scale reading below). More info in my thread "5 3/4 lbs of Bolt Action Fury" about one of mine (I have two also) - http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501295
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Remington is no longer offering the McMillan stocked Model 7KS,so McMillan is now offering this stock in their regular line.Ain't cheap but it is nice.B&C is also offering a Model 7 stock with full length bedding block at 28-30oz.It's still a lot lighter than the Model 7 synthetic factory stocks,which I find downright heavy. Mur
Remington is no longer offering the McMillan stocked Model 7KS,so McMillan is now offering this stock in their regular line.Ain't cheap but it is nice.B&C is also offering a Model 7 stock with full length bedding block at 28-30oz.It's still a lot lighter than the Model 7 synthetic factory stocks,which I find downright heavy. Mur
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Well, Rem mod 7, 660 whatever in 350RM is not ideal medicine for what you want IMHO. It lacks CRF capability, magazine capacity and proper (read smooth) feeding. For extreme dependability, lightness and effective outcome of a large bear hunt my combo would be parkerized Husquvarna HVA action and 20" long #3 barrel in 35 Whelen, Leupold 2.5x 20mm scope and lightest syntetic stock I could find. I am sure the whole package would be kept under 7lbs ready to hunt. Small ring HVA action is lighter than any Mauser style action, has 5 cartridges capacity and 35 Whelen with 250gr premium bulets is hard hitting, accurate and lends itself to rapid fire as well. Anything more than 375Whelen has to long recovery time, flinching propability and or magazine capacity limitation within desired weight. My 2c anyway....GR8
Pretty hard to beat a Ruger Alaskan. I love my 375, but a 416 would also be an option as posted above. I got rid of the Hogue it came with and substitured a factor Ruger tupperware stock - definitely lighter than the Hogue, but I couldn't tell you exactly. Personally, I'd rather not go any lighter than that with that kind of horsepower.
Thanks to all who replied, rifle would have Ghost ring site not scope, I am not hunting with this one I am backing up a pair of over friendly Golden Retrievers who bring a new friend back to me on a wilderness trail, in other words time for two shots if you are very fast. I have been carrying 45/70 GBL but would prefer a bolt and a pound lighter, not worried about recoil. [If I miss the bear with a first shot will consider shooting slowest dog in the leg]
Bolt Action Bear Defence rifle
Just in case you did't know it the Marlin and the Browning are NOT bolt action rifles !
RJ
Just in case you did't know it the Marlin and the Browning are NOT bolt action rifles !
RJ
Brutus
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Get a wildcat maybe?
Take one of those Model 7s in 350 Rem Mag and have it rebarrelled to .458x2inch American. Then you could form your own brass from brass discards at the rifle range with 7mm Rem Mag and 300 Win Mag, etc using RCBS conversion dies.
In the long run, a cheaper shooting option than rather exspensive 450 Marlin brass/factory ammo.
Take one of those Model 7s in 350 Rem Mag and have it rebarrelled to .458x2inch American. Then you could form your own brass from brass discards at the rifle range with 7mm Rem Mag and 300 Win Mag, etc using RCBS conversion dies.
In the long run, a cheaper shooting option than rather exspensive 450 Marlin brass/factory ammo.
Why bother with the wildcat? Just get a std. M98 military action and have it done in 458Win. Leave the safety as is, trigger same and use a Lyman receiver sight. Back off the loads a bit with lighter bullets and you're GTG.
If he picked up a Rem model Seven in 350 RM he needn't do another thing with it IMHO, he would already have perfection.
Brutus
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I bring this up only because non-reloaders of H&H Magnum rifles often discard thier once fired brass at the range.
Using this wildcat/dies & conversion dies, one can utilize this thrown away free brass with a minimum bit of work & no fireforming required.
Yes the initial cost is a bit high, but the longer one keeps this wildcat, the more it pays for itself.
Chances are the standard K98 action, is too heavy for the OP's stated weight limit of 6lbs.
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Brutus
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In a dire situation and time for only one shot in self-defence, maybe the larger bullet could make a difference.
Whatever, to each his own..............
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H+H brass makes perfect 350RM brass as well, no special dies just once through the FL sizer and trim, did several when I was bored one evening just to see how it would work. Come to think I might have gone through the 358 norma first trimmed and then down to the Rem. Turned out perfect. You can also use any of the 2.5" belted discards.
I gather you don't think too highly of the 350 RM, Brutus, I didn't either for a long time until I actually used it and I have gotten 5 feet of penetration on a black bear shot point blank using 225 accubonds with the tip cut off flush at the jacket. I have now killed 6 blackies with it and all but one rib shot were literal bang flop kills. I would have no qualms taking a grizzly with it, front on, broadside or quartering either way. It kills all out of porportion to it's diminutive appearance.
This is one cartridge that has truly impressed me, that I used to scoff at.
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