Lightweight stalking rifle
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Craigmcwill
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I was thinking about it but I've not long joined an f class club and I use the rifle for both as it's my first centrefire. Going to keep the 6.5 creedmoor for f class and get a short 308 for stalking I think
Blackdown_Ranger
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Not easy to find but I’ve a Kimber Montana. Light as a feather and super accurate. Blind magazine is the only thing that I don’t particularly like but nothing would tempt me to get rid of this rifle. It’s definitely not for everyone and most wouldn’t even consider a US lightweight mountain rifle for UK stalking but I can carry it all day with ease and I’ve had no issues with a range of factory ammo (lead or copper).
antsa
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Define lightweight! My deer (fallow) rifle is a Sako 85 Hunter in .308 Win, 57cm barrel, walnut stock, detachable steel mag with five rounds 150gr Sierra ProHunter, 2.5-10x32 FFP scope, rings and sling. Clocks in at 4.21kg (9.28 Ibs).
I must say that this is a truly remarkable rifle as it defies the collective knowledge and opinions of many of the pundits on the forum!
Cheers
I must say that this is a truly remarkable rifle as it defies the collective knowledge and opinions of many of the pundits on the forum!
Cheers
Morkai
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I like the Nam tiger stripe type camo.
geoffw
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I wanted OG but the tooling surface imperfections meant that I was told it needed to be two tone. But yes, tres retro!
Glendine
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Hi PhilSN12,
Its off topic - what type of cover is than on the MLOK foreand?
Regards,
Glendine.
I was thinking about it but I've not long joined an f class club and I use the rifle for both as it's my first centrefire. Going to keep the 6.5 creedmoor for f class and get a short 308 for stalking I think
There is a Tikka T3 .308 in the classifieds with a 16” aftermarket barrel including a-tex hertz mod and Harris bipod for £600. Add a PSE stock and away you go.
PhilSN12
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They are made by Magpul, 6 in a box, the hand stop is Magpul too.
Magpul M-LOK® Rail Cover, Type 2
Product Details M-LOK Type 2 Rail Covers are low-profile two-piece covers that install directly onto most M-LOK aluminum hand guards non-polymer
Magpul M-LOK® Hand Stop Kit
Product Details The M-LOK Hand Stop Kit serves as a light weight low-profile M-LOK slot index point for improved weapon control or as a forward stop
ditchvisitor
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I’ve recently purchased a Sako 85 Carbon Wolf in 20” barrel, fitted with a Swarovski 8x56 and Stalon moderator and absolutely love it.
My dad's 308 is a 16 inch barrel and that's shoots unbelievably accurately. I would happily have one with a barrel this short.What barrel length do people reckon would be best for a short 308 too?
ditchvisitor
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This is my new set up, come in at just over 4kg
I’m Ron Swanson
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I have a 20” Tikka T3 in .308 that I dropped into a PSE E-Lite stock with the adjustable comb - so basically exactly what you are thinking about going to.Hi guys,
I currently use a 24" tikka in 6.5 creedmoor for all my stalking. It sometimes is far too long and a pain in the ass.
Thinking of saving up and getting something a little lighter and more handy.
Just looking for ideas what you guys all think?
My initial thoughts was to get a 308 in around a 20" barrel or so. Then put it in something like a pse stock.
I also like the looks of the sig cross as its extremely light and has good adjustability in the butt.
A adjustable comb is a must too.
Any good ideas guys? Also anyone with experience on these particular kinds of rifles just so I can do some research for a while before jumping in.
All input is appreciated guys
Let me tell you - it is superb.
The PSE stocks are not cheap options but, like everyone on SD who has one, I wouldn’t part with it for the world. It has transformed my rifle and you wouldn’t regret the purchase. Dropping the T3 action into it was as straightforward as people say. PSE are as good as everyone says.
The combination of 20” T3 .308 in a PSE stock will make you a happy happy stalker.
Hope that helps
Muntybuck5803
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How heavy is it as it sits there? Thought it would be a bit heavier?
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ditchvisitor
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I just weighed it, 4406grams with scope/bipod/sling etc
ditchvisitor
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Its a standard Sako 85 Carbon Wolf
I recently bought a synthetic Haenel Jaeger 10, it’s light and has a short barrel. Shoots very well too. Mine is in 9.3x62
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