@Brooksy https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....50/#post683416
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Nothing lowly about a 270 though it would be a long action and probably not weigh 6.5 lb good to go with a scope, still a great calibre the 270:thumbsup:
My DTA 338 Lapua / S&B with ASE UTRA SL7 has 1000 ft-lb at 1600 yards but I would not carry it up top either without a small pony as gun bearer .:cool:
The original post was for a discussion in relation to a light weight 7 mm, cost vs weight I have not seen a better factory set up than the Browning Mountain Ti, what would a custom build bring other than more cost and delays? (what would a custom Titanium receiver and light weight composite bolt cost these days)
Just my humble opinion:O_O:
@MSL Details?
I think we are spoiled for choice re gun smiths and component manufactures.
I have dealt with Barnard, True-flite, Nathan Foster.
You may need to nail down your requirements, weight, range, how many shots at the range etc as barrel life on the big 7mm's will be limited. (new barrels are not expensive). Moderator vs muzzle break for the larger ones..
Then give a few guys a phone call.
Caliber options are huge. I would think 7mm is enough for most NZ game.
7m08, 7x57, 7x61s&h, 7x64, 7mm rem mag, 300win, 308 & 358 norma, 338lapua but we are getting into over kill exotics.
Have not listed all the modern 7mm rounds
Single shot falling block farquhison or ruger no 1 action, a long 26-28 inch barrel to get the most out of the cartridge, something in 7mm would be my thought.
There's a new 270 on the block come to take all you rem mag Nancy's down a peg or two
This is what I come up with
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....rem-mag-42344/