Yes, I have a couple and like them also a 6X42.
Seriously, I've lost count of how many Leupold scopes I have, not to mention Burris, Redfield, Swarovski.....
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Yes, I have a couple and like them also a 6X42.
Seriously, I've lost count of how many Leupold scopes I have, not to mention Burris, Redfield, Swarovski.....
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- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I do!
FXII 6x36 with the LR reticle is one of my latest favorites. Most of my VX3's are gone now.
The shorter eye piece of a fixed power scope sure makes mounting a simpler process, and 6X is particularly versatile; providing enough for a moderately long shot without being too much for a short one. I'm partial to my old Kahles 6X40.
On a m7 ultralight build it's all about the stock and barrel. If those two aren't properly light, there is no point in touching the action and bolt.
If you follow this, you will be at 5lbs bare:
-Wildcat m7 stock - I've had lighter, but by the time I was comfortable with them they weighed more than the wildcat and weren't near as stiff. I finish wildcats m7 at 19oz with a 0.8" decelerator, paint, bedding and studs included. You could go to a flip flop pad and lose 2.5 oz but I like good pads that actually do something. (I am very fond of the m7 ks pattern stock, and I believe brown offers it in their "pounder" - but no idea what the cost would be these days with our dollar in the toilet)
-barrel: although I personally would never deal with him, get a gaillard remington mountain rifle profile barrel. His are damn light, and excellent barrels. 20" would be my choice, but you can factor in about 3/4 oz per inch at the muzzle.
-Action: after that if you're happy with everything, you can consider the action/bolt work. But dont expect miracles, you are looking at a few ounces (very few) depending on exactly what you do. The best bang for your buck is a aluminum shroud - and I personally recontour them, and shorten them so you can field strip your bolt in a pinch.
If you follow this, you will be at 5lbs bare:
-Wildcat m7 stock - I've had lighter, but by the time I was comfortable with them they weighed more than the wildcat and weren't near as stiff. I finish wildcats m7 at 19oz with a 0.8" decelerator, paint, bedding and studs included. You could go to a flip flop pad and lose 2.5 oz but I like good pads that actually do something. (I am very fond of the m7 ks pattern stock, and I believe brown offers it in their "pounder" - but no idea what the cost would be these days with our dollar in the toilet)
-barrel: although I personally would never deal with him, get a gaillard remington mountain rifle profile barrel. His are damn light, and excellent barrels. 20" would be my choice, but you can factor in about 3/4 oz per inch at the muzzle.
-Action: after that if you're happy with everything, you can consider the action/bolt work. But dont expect miracles, you are looking at a few ounces (very few) depending on exactly what you do. The best bang for your buck is a aluminum shroud - and I personally recontour them, and shorten them so you can field strip your bolt in a pinch.
So photobucket is co-operating somewhat this morning so here is the pics of my semi custom UL as I described it on page 1
There was some talk earlier about not needing a sling.........I used to use my sling every minute of every day when backpack hunting. I only ever once tied my rifle to my pack and could have paid for that lazy mistake with my life or at least a good beating from momma grizzly. I lucked out and learned and have never tied a rifle to a pack again. I carry my rifle across my front with the sling behind my neck when I'm packing, very comfortable and very quickly brought into use when necessary.
There was some talk earlier about not needing a sling.........I used to use my sling every minute of every day when backpack hunting. I only ever once tied my rifle to my pack and could have paid for that lazy mistake with my life or at least a good beating from momma grizzly. I lucked out and learned and have never tied a rifle to a pack again. I carry my rifle across my front with the sling behind my neck when I'm packing, very comfortable and very quickly brought into use when necessary.
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Good Info there Josh and thks ! RJ
Beauty Ram there Douglas -the rifle is "OK" too ! 
Thanks for the PICs too ! 
cheers RJ
Thanks for the PICs too ! cheers RJ
His m70 stock is a copy of the featherweight m70 stock. If you have held one of those, you have held his.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I would, but I don't have the damn rifle yet. If its any consolation, the gunsmith is of the opinion that its recoil is just nasty (.375 Scovile with 270s using 9.3X62 data) so it should suit me just fine. Mine's on a 700.
Kevan, I have half a dozen of the 1.5-5's... it is one of my favourite hunting scopes... I am with you on magnification... I leave it on the lowest setting (for quick target acquisition), and 95% of the time it says right there.
So photobucket is co-operating somewhat this morning so here is the pics of my semi custom UL as I described it on page 1.
There was some talk earlier about not needing a sling.........I used to use my sling every minute of every day when backpack hunting. I only ever once tied my rifle to my pack and could have paid for that lazy mistake with my life or at least a good beating from momma grizzly. I lucked out and learned and have never tied a rifle to a pack again. I carry my rifle across my front with the sling behind my neck when I'm packing, very comfortable and very quickly brought into use when necessary.
Whaddya know ... they had photography back then after all ..
Excellent looking rifle, I love UL Remington builds.
Hey Buddy good to see you here - those are Light ! I want to see them whern we meet up ! Cheers Jim
Hmmmmmmmm.............Yep, and you should see some of the photos I have of the dinosaurs..................
Here's one of me and my baby Sarcosuchus........
Maybe when you grow up some more I'll show you more photos..........
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Hmmmmmmmm.............Yep, and you should see some of the photos I have of the dinosaurs..................
Here's one of me and my baby Sarcosuchus........
Maybe when you grow up some more I'll show you more photos..........
Heard about those Yukon gators ...
