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14-04-2021, 13:26 #31
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14-04-2021, 13:31 #32
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The idea is superb, but please keep in mind that it would be a purpose-built rifle, hence it might be pretty and of great use to you, yet of little use to anyone who thinks they need a "normal" rifle. In the end, a rifle's value is often determined by the buyer. Someone looking for a bakkie rifle would probably be glad to take it off your hands, and pay for it too.
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15-04-2021, 00:28 #33
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New 308 rifle project musings
Agreed, no need for a bull barrel, just adds weight and for your purpose lighter is better.
Very similar to my go-to rifle setup.
Weighs 7lbs all up loaded (5.5lbs bare rifle).
Barrel shortened to 16” and with the dpt modular suppressor takes it up to 20”.
A pleasure to carry all over the place up mountains on multi-day trips and zeroed at 170m gives me ooh t and shoot to 250m without having to dial.
Only thing I want to do now is go to a VX3i 2-8x32 with ultra low Talley lightweight rings to further drop the weight.
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15-04-2021, 10:34 #34
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15-04-2021, 23:48 #37
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Re: New 308 rifle project musings
Build it mate, you won’t regret it.
Once you have one you won’t want to go back to a full size rifle.
Unless you are wanting to go past 350/400m and even then, a good dial up scope and rangefinder will get you to most reasonable hunting distances without issue.
They are a very popular format here in NZ, as they cover 90% of our hunting needs.
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