In lieu of signing up for a 12 step program for rifle addicts, I think I am going to just accept the addiction and keep buying rifles.
My next plan is a light weight rifle for mountain hunting. Looking to keep it around 7 pounds max. I have decided 270 WSM because I don't have anything chambered in .277. The thoughts of a super long range banger in a light weight package doesn't seem to add up so I think this is primarily a 400 yard gun with occasional longer shots. I will probably aim for using traditional cup and core bullets like the ballistic tip, AccuBond, or Partition and avoid the allure of the big 170 grain Berger etc.
My options?
Rem 700 SPS for a starter. Replace trigger and stock. Should come in a hair over 6 pounds before putting any glass on it. Looking at the Bell and Carlson ADL Alaskan TI for the replacement stock. Also considering a McMillian Edge filled stock. If the barrel doesn't shoot would plan on a quick rebarrel, but I have had very good luck making Rem 700 barrels shoot fine.
Or, a Kimber Montana coming in around 6 pounds before topping it with glass. My concern here is the reviews are all over the place on this rifle and I have no experience with one. I did handle a Kimber Hunter and a Kimber Ascent at the LGS and they were fine but not super impressive.
Or, build a total custom for lots more cash. Seems like overkill to me, but my gunsmith thinks this is the most fun option.
For glass, I am considering a Swaro z3 3-9 or Leupold vx3i 2.5-8 held on my lightweight Talleys.
I should have a rifle a couple of ounces over 7 pounds.
Any thoughts? Alternative ideas?
My next plan is a light weight rifle for mountain hunting. Looking to keep it around 7 pounds max. I have decided 270 WSM because I don't have anything chambered in .277. The thoughts of a super long range banger in a light weight package doesn't seem to add up so I think this is primarily a 400 yard gun with occasional longer shots. I will probably aim for using traditional cup and core bullets like the ballistic tip, AccuBond, or Partition and avoid the allure of the big 170 grain Berger etc.
My options?
Rem 700 SPS for a starter. Replace trigger and stock. Should come in a hair over 6 pounds before putting any glass on it. Looking at the Bell and Carlson ADL Alaskan TI for the replacement stock. Also considering a McMillian Edge filled stock. If the barrel doesn't shoot would plan on a quick rebarrel, but I have had very good luck making Rem 700 barrels shoot fine.
Or, a Kimber Montana coming in around 6 pounds before topping it with glass. My concern here is the reviews are all over the place on this rifle and I have no experience with one. I did handle a Kimber Hunter and a Kimber Ascent at the LGS and they were fine but not super impressive.
Or, build a total custom for lots more cash. Seems like overkill to me, but my gunsmith thinks this is the most fun option.
For glass, I am considering a Swaro z3 3-9 or Leupold vx3i 2.5-8 held on my lightweight Talleys.
I should have a rifle a couple of ounces over 7 pounds.
Any thoughts? Alternative ideas?