Thread: New ultra lite bush build - your thoughts?

Originally Posted by Nick-D

I've got a 16 inch creedmoor. Factory 129 Interlocks are going 2600, and factory 143 eldx 2530 ish. Both kill deer super well even at those speeds. Can squeeze an extra 100fps out of each with reloads but the factory shit kills so well I haven't bothered loading. The 143 will carry velocity out to 400 no drama
Even starting at the more sedate speed.

It's a kimber hunter with goop removed, dpt muzzle forward, and vx3 1.75 - 6 about 2.7kg all up so nice to carry and no drama to shoot. Hops around a bit on a bipod but recoil is comfy as and can spot shots no problem shooting over a pack.

That’s a good weight, good speed too. The 6.5 creedmoor is my other option

Originally Posted by chainsaw

You might be better off going 708 or 260 or Crudmore for less recoil. All will get you to 300 no problem. Definitely need a suppressor if you going with short bbl

same weight of projectile with same powder charge the .308 will shit on other two for reduced recoil as less resistance down barrel..but there will be NOTHING in it in practical terms..... if you throwing a 125grn projectile for arguments sake there will be nothing at all between 7mm-08 and .308 but you can have option to lob a 180 if using the .308 and it wont need to be going at warp speed to do the job.

A very light factory rifle and not crazy expensive. Ticks a lot of my boxes. Shame about the factory stock from what the OP writes.

https://www.deltamike.co.nz/product/...08-winchester/

Sako Finnlight in 7mm08 or 308

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Sako Finnlight in 7mm08 or 308

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What does it weigh?

Originally Posted by Scott Cowan

What does it weigh?

I have no idea

I just shoot shit with it

Either 7mm08 or 308 good to 630 yards

I've got a kimber hunter 308, barrel cut to 17 inches with maniatis alpine lite and vx3 2.5-8x36 on top in tally rings. Its so compact and nice to carry compared to my mates tikka bush pig. I also removed to gel from the stock to save a few hundred more grams. All up 2.6 kg or just under 6 pounds.

I have looked at options for carbon stocks before however the detachable mag and integrated trigger guard made it very difficult. Any suggestions?

I like the tikka set up As the mags feed so well. So I fitted one to my first carbon build, works a treat

Be keen to see a photo without the mag in place so I can see how it clips in. Did you use the plastic from the trigger guard for the magazine to clip into?

Cheers

Originally Posted by Nick.m

Be keen to see a photo without the mag in place so I can see how it clips in. Did you use the plastic from the trigger guard for the magazine to clip into?

Cheers

I had to use two tikka bottoms on the husky 8000 build and then I’m doing a ar type stock for the Grendel and fitting a modified 223 mag to that… but that’s a pain that one

A treat to carry

Originally Posted by Scott Cowan

A treat to carry

Was 2.4 with the light scope, now it’s over 2.5 with the illuminated burris

Thanks. I think the best bet for me would be to try source some kimber montana bottom metal to use or potentially get a 3d printed plastic insert for the mag to clip into.

Wicked, looks like you have the light weight bug good @Scott Cowan
Look forward to seeing what you come up with

Originally Posted by Gkp

Wicked, looks like you have the light weight bug good @Scott Cowan
Look forward to seeing what you come up with

I think it’s a result of starting with Mauser 98 builds lol. Here’s a carbon stock I finished recently for a finnbear weighs 530g with butpad