Precision rifle for backpacking

SnoPac said:
Mystic is making it sound to sound like a pretty fun project.
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If you are handy with tools, have a look a the folding stocks offered for Shotguns. Splice one of these into the back of a plastic fantastic stock and you have a super light package. Just watch min OAL lengths when folded.

I should have a Choate folder here from Rem 870. I have been wanting to try this for quite a long time. Because I have them, I would build a Savage 223 fast twist, heavy sporter contour Shilen prefit at 20" (maybe 18")... add a folder, run factory 223 mags (which work really well). Base rifle would be like 7lbs. Then whatever scope you want.

Maybe a 6.5 Grendel or 300AAC or TCU something or.... Ummmm, that sounds like fun. Brass now easy to get.

Would make a dandy predator rifle too.

You can do the same thing with an Axis as long as you don't mind or willing to update the current trigger.

Or you can get a Ruger American compact, or Tikka T3 and splice onto that stock... that would be super light too.

If you need to see what I am getting at, just look at the Butler Creek folders for the layout... simple but it would work.

Jerry
 
Jamie said:
I find that while very well built that are way to heavy empty.
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I have a gunslinger2 and it heavy, thats for sure.

Its a decent pack but over priced in my opinion. Some things about the pack make me wonder of they ever tested it while they were designing it.
 
It's interesting to follow all of the opinions here.

If it were me (it has been in the past) I would pick up a Tikka T3 Hunter, put a precision recoil lug in it, and bed it. I have the same setup and have packed it for days without too much trouble. It shoots extremely well for what it is. Some folks will get down on them for their use of plastic, I think they did the best they could to bring you a Sako in an affordable package.

Just my opinion for what it's worth...

JR
 
Mystic Precision said:
If you are handy with tools, have a look a the folding stocks offered for Shotguns. Splice one of these into the back of a plastic fantastic stock and you have a super light package. Just watch min OAL lengths when folded.

I should have a Choate folder here from Rem 870. I have been wanting to try this for quite a long time. Because I have them, I would build a Savage 223 fast twist, heavy sporter contour Shilen prefit at 20" (maybe 18")... add a folder, run factory 223 mags (which work really well). Base rifle would be like 7lbs. Then whatever scope you want.
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Innovative idea. I wonder if something like this has potential ? http://www.laststandtactical.com/uas500-folding-stock-mossberg-500 There probably wouldn't be any weight advantage but you'd get some adjustment and folding capability.

I hadn't really considered 223 but I definitely will now. THX
 
A light and compact precision carry rifle in 308 has been on my mind for a while now. The ones I'm looking at are the:

Rem 700LTR
Weatherly Threat Response Rifle 22'' - (I've never ever seen one for sale or discussed on CGN)
Savage 10PC
Browning x bolt 20'' medium weight barrel

Not too sure what else would be good.

Please chime in on our opinions for something better.

I'm thinking a 20'' bbl 308 would be about the right length for such a rifle.
 
clg said:
If you're willing to buy used, I'd suggest browsing the precision rifle EE and picking something up there and simply going out and shooting. Don't worry about modifying things like stocks and chassis before you get a feel for what you want out of it, shoot what you buy and go from there. The money will be much better spent on ammo.
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This here is gold. Some time with it in the pack and also trigger time will teach/tell you the most with the least money wasted.
 
Less moving parts the better. Anything semi auto will have less pep, and accuracy than a bolt.

The scout is fine, all it may need is a heavier barrel, and ur choice in furniture. If that's still a no, a nice light 20" barreled savage 12/10, or a classic remington is great.

I love my timberwolf, and m24, but a light portable they are not... my go to for fun and accuracy in a portable package is a 20" remington 700p in a b&c m40 stock.

That's my 2c, but just have fun with it! Projects are a blast!
 
The Scout would be great for packing around, but I wouldn't consider it a precision rifle but more of a hunting and utility rifle.

The Vanguard S2 might be a good choice too.
I had the savage 10pc at one time... kind of regret selling it as it had a lot of great features. Its weight was a tad over 8lbs without scope or ammo. The one drawback was its barrel had a bit too heavy of a contour. I like them in the mid weight contour.

Anyone heard of the Weatheby Threat Response Rifle? It is listed at 8.5lbs bare.
 
theshootist said:
The Scout would be great for packing around, but I wouldn't consider it a precision rifle but more of a hunting and utility rifle.

The Vanguard S2 might be a good choice too.
I had the savage 10pc at one time... kind of regret selling it as it had a lot of great features. Its weight was a tad over 8lbs without scope or ammo. The one drawback was its barrel had a bit too heavy of a contour. I like them in the mid weight contour.

Anyone heard of the Weatheby Threat Response Rifle? It is listed at 8.5lbs bare.
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I have had zero issues hitting 1/2 size torso steel at 450meters ( longest I have tried to date)
With the 16" scout and m118 ball
 
Jamie said:
I have had zero issues hitting 1/2 size torso steel at 450meters ( longest I have tried to date)
With the 16" scout and m118 ball
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Oh, don't get me wrong! I love my scout aswell! I just don't use it for anything past 400 yards. It's one of my favorites!
 
Personally I really like my savage 10PC...it has a 20" barrel, chambered in .308 and is bone stock but as far as I'm concerned deadly accurate, I have shot around .5 MOA with good ammo and am usually inside 1MOA on a regular basis. Gun, scope and bipod weighs in around 10lbs. If you want something that is more upgradable then maybe a remmy....might also consider the M-305 semi auto...with some work you should be able to get in around 1MOA but it will cost a bit of $$$ to get there but next to my SR22 prolly one of my favourites to shoot
 
The LTR suggestions for a light precision type rifle are solid.

It's fairly light for this type of rifle and quite accurate.
 
K0na_stinky said:
I have a gunslinger2 and it heavy, thats for sure.

Its a decent pack but over priced in my opinion. Some things about the pack make me wonder of they ever tested it while they were designing it.
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I sheep hunt with an X1 and love it. They fit so well you forget it's back there....the rifle I put in it is only 6lbs mind you.

For the OP, start with a savage, find an older style stevens LA or model 110 in any chambering. The only reason I say LA is that Bell and Carlson only make the medalist sporter in LA and thats the stock to have. And make sure you get a top bolt release, the bottom bolt release sucks. After that you'll want to find a barrel, Mystic is a good source for Shilen, or Gary at Bighorn for a Benchmark. I got a 7RM barrel from Jerry at Mystic last year, was supposed to be a sporter finished at 22" but Shilen shipped a heavy sporter in the same length. Jerry was great about it and would have taken it back but I decided to try it. Turned out to be great, handy length for quick offhand or positional shots. Enough weight that it can take the heat of a 10 round string. But the finished rifle with a 2.5-16 elite tactical is only 9lbs. Shilen doesn't list this as one of their prefits but they should. Oh and did I mention that it shoots in 3's and sends 180 hybrids at 2800!
 
this is a 300 Norma with a 21" barrel and a Manners Folder
our idea of the ultimate long range system that is fairly compact
it is crazy light with a Proof barrel
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I am much like you and do a lot of hiking to my shooting spots. I started with a factory SPS Varmint I picked up for $500 at a gun show brand new. Mounted a Leupold mk4 3.5-10 and shot it as is for about a year. Yes with the tuber wear stock. It was fairly handy, and light for a 26inch varmint rifle. Over the years I changed the stock 3-4 times to find out what I and the rifle like. Now it sits in a HS Precision with timney trigger tally lightweight rings and 3.5-15 NXS. Sits at 10.2lbs if I leave the bipod at home. Still carries nice (for what it is) and has been a great test bed rifle to toy with over the years.
 
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