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I am looking to start a project for a rifle that is light 6-7 pounds ideally and compact. Thinking a barrel length in the 16-18" category and looking at .308 family of cases.
I want sonthing that's versatile to take large game from 10-200 yards.
I was hoping to keep the budget as low as possible, like 5-700 with optics. Somthing that serves as back/loaner or truck gun. Somthing I don't care to get banged around a bit.
Don't mind buy stuff used to keep it economical, and don't mind a fixer upper but it has to be safe to shoot.
Here is what I have figured so far, and some features I want.

-bolt action of some varity, don't mind using Milsurp but I won't bubba a nice one. Also fine to use a savage rem,etc.
I am open to other actions, I just think for cost/weight/reliability this is my best bet

-short barrel to keep it compact, I would ideally like cut off and re-crown be the only smiting I need.

-would like irons as an option, incase of failure of primary optic.

-optic would be a 1 or 1.5 on the low and 5-8 on the top.

-shorter then average lop both because I am short and to keep it fast and compact.

-I would really like it to be detachable mag.

-accuracy of 2moa or better, I can handload to help this if need be.

-caliber large enough for Canadian big game, but not magnums to keep recoil down.

-finish is not a big deal because I can work with that and it's a working rifle.

Looking for advice on all the above and pics/info to help guide me on this fun little project.

Cheers!
 
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Cooey 710 comes with barrel sights.
In .308win.
Could drill the rear stock out.
Shorten barrel and re-install front sight.
Grind bolt and skeleton same.
Taper up the stock.
Compact Leupold scope.
Shazzzzzam, rare bushwacker.
 
Maybe a Remington 600 or 660. I have had two in 308. Worked out very well. Seen them in 243 and 6mm as well. I actually had one in 358 win. Kick myself for not keeping it. Good luck in your search/project.
 
I'm looking for the same thing. I'm thinking a trades husky in 9.3x62, barrel shortened to 20" and front sight reinstalled with a 1-4x in quick release rings. That would be my poking around the mountains rifle with enough juice I could take some pot shots at "targets of opportunity" (read rocks in across mountain bowls) at range.
 
kamlooky said:
Cooey 710 comes with barrel sights.
In .308win.
Could drill the rear stock out.
Shorten barrel and re-install front sight.
Grind bolt and skeleton same.
Taper up the stock.
Compact Leupold scope.
Shazzzzzam, rare bushwacker.
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That would actually be perfect, looks like it's based of the model 70. Got any idea where I would find one?
Thanks!
 
Gunslingr said:
I'm looking for the same thing. I'm thinking a trades husky in 9.3x62, barrel shortened to 20" and front sight reinstalled with a 1-4x in quick release rings. That would be my poking around the mountains rifle with enough juice I could take some pot shots at "targets of opportunity" (read rocks in across mountain bowls) at range.
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I was thinking 308 because I am set up to reload it. I would think 7mm 08 or 358 or 338 federal would all fit the bill to.
 
I wanted something very similar. Went with a used Ruger gunsite scout with the polymer stock. 6lbs without optics but with irons, 16.5'' barrel. Multiple magazine sizes available
 
Ruger mod 7711 compact wood stock 16 in .308 lightest you can find with an aimpoint good to three hundred and perfect
For hardwood hunting
 
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Rem 600 in 308. Bubba work done by me, comes in at 6.25 lbs with the Leupold compact, sling, and four in the mag. No detachable mag though. I'm into it for right around $600 including getting another hole drilled and tapped for the talley's.
 
Not a bolt rifle but a good option. Remington 760/7600 pump-action. It's light-weight, compact (carbine barrel), capable of very fast aimed follow-up shots, and points like a shotgun! ... and accurate. They can be found in 35 Whelen.

I don't know why many hunters overlook this fine rifle. I used to be a sceptic until I shot it.
 
BeaverMeat said:
Not a bolt rifle but a good option. Remington 760/7600 pump-action. It's light-weight, compact (carbine barrel), capable of very fast aimed follow-up shots, and points like a shotgun! ... and accurate.
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My thoughts exactly.

BeaverMeat said:
I don't know why many hunters overlook this fine rifle. I used to be a sceptic until I shot it.
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Funny how so many think the 870 is tops for a shotgun but would never consider the same action in a rifle. I think the OP would be well served with one in a carbine.
 
saitek11 said:
I am looking to start a project for a rifle that is light 6-7 pounds ideally and compact. Thinking a barrel length in the 16-18" category and looking at .308 family of cases.
I want sonthing that's versatile to take large game from 10-200 yards.
I was hoping to keep the budget as low as possible, like 5-700 with optics. Somthing that serves as back/loaner or truck gun. Somthing I don't care to get banged around a bit.
Don't mind buy stuff used to keep it economical, and don't mind a fixer upper but it has to be safe to shoot.
Here is what I have figured so far, and some features I want.

-bolt action of some varity, don't mind using Milsurp but I won't bubba a nice one. Also fine to use a savage rem,etc.
I am open to other actions, I just think for cost/weight/reliability this is my best bet

-short barrel to keep it compact, I would ideally like cut off and re-crown be the only smiting I need.

-would like irons as an option, incase of failure of primary optic.

-optic would be a 1 or 1.5 on the low and 5-8 on the top.

-shorter then average lop both because I am short and to keep it fast and compact.

-I would really like it to be detachable mag.

-accuracy of 2moa or better, I can handload to help this if need be.

-caliber large enough for Canadian big game, but not magnums to keep recoil down.

-finish is not a big deal because I can work with that and it's a working rifle.

Looking for advice on all the above and pics/info to help guide me on this fun little project.

Cheers!
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Except that it's over budget, it sounds like you're describing a Ruger Scout.
 
I like the ruger scout, I have used scout scopes before I prefer traditional scope, I would need to sort that out, considering I never see them less then $900 on the EE, was hoping for somthing more of a fixer upper to save some cash for my black guns ammo stockpile.
 
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