She is done!

[horsemen61]

Hey everyone check out my idea of a western style big game rifle

spec

Browning Xbolt Long Range Hunter 6.5 PRC
Barrel cut to 20 inches from 24 inches

Thunder beast arms Ultra 7 (ultra 9 shown)

Luepold Mk 3 HD 3-9x40 Mildot

talley integral 2 piece ring/base

No name Para cord sling

custom handload I’ve Worked up for This Rifle and only this Rifle

all in she weighs 10lbs straight up



So what do you think?

 

[45/30-06OKIE]

Man I was debating a 16in 6.5 PRC scout type build and realized the insane muzzle blast would not be worth it so I have up on the idea. My 24in 6.5 PRC Mossberg is pretty darn accurate and pretty lightweight, with the V6 gamma muzzle brake it's relatively tame, recoil wise, for burning 58.5/59 grains of Retumbo/H1000 respectively. I can't wait to get a SilencerCo Hybrid 46M when dad and I get our SOT and try it, and other guns, like my 1911, suppressed.
She's a beaut!

 

[Nature Boy]

Very nice!

 

[horsemen61]

Man I was debating a 16in 6.5 PRC scout type build and realized the insane muzzle blast would not be worth it so I have up on the idea. My 24in 6.5 PRC Mossberg is pretty darn accurate and pretty lightweight, with the V6 gamma muzzle brake it's relatively tame, recoil wise, for burning 58.5/59 grains of Retumbo/H1000 respectively. I can't wait to get a SilencerCo Hybrid 46M when dad and I get our SOT and try it, and other guns, like my 1911, suppressed.
She's a beaut!

Thank you I think 20 is a good spot to be with a 7 inch can as well

 

[horsemen61]

Very nice!

Thank you!

 

[JmacD]

Hey everyone check out my idea of a western style big game rifle

spec

Browning Xbolt Long Range Hunter 6.5 PRC
Barrel cut to 20 inches from 24 inches

Thunder beast arms Ultra 7 (ultra 9 shown)

Luepold Mk 3 HD 3-9x40 Mildot

talley integral 2 piece ring/base

No name Para cord sling

custom handload I’ve Worked up for This Rifle and only this Rifle

all in she weighs 10lbs straight up

View attachment 1140692

So what do you think?

NICE!!!

 

[dredd]

That is a solid looking build.

I personally like the fact that you didn't "over glass" it, if that's even a real term.
Not everything out there needs a 50 x 1,000 with a 4 inch objective and a 2 inch tube!

 

[Frulk]

‘Western Style big game hunting rig’ ….10 pounds? You hauling that in on a horse or atv? On foot at above 9-10,000 feet 10 pounds is a mite heavy. Especially when bushwhacking a steep vertical slope or boulder field. Of course, if you’re knocking down antelope in eastern/south western Wyoming 10 pounds probably will not be a concern. Good looking gun with some quality components.

 

[45/30-06OKIE]

Thank you I think 20 is a good spot to be with a 7 inch can as well

Yeah you got a sweet set up for sure! I used to think 6.5 stuff was for wimps but the PRC changed my mind pretty quickly.

 

[jmr40]

Looks good, wouldn't mind taking it for a ride. I've not used an X Bolt, but they look good.

 

[LoonWulf]

Nice rig!

 

[sage5907]

I can't believe that rifle weighs 10 pounds. Must be a lot of metal in the stock that allows the cheek piece to be adjusted, or that 20 inch barrel is a lot larger in diameter than it looks. How much does the can weigh? Good looking rifle and must be a joy to shoot.

 

[Legionnaire]

Nice rig! Wish I had the time and energy to pursue additional suppressors.

 

[horsemen61]

I can't believe that rifle weighs 10 pounds. Must be a lot of metal in the stock that allows the cheek piece to be adjusted, or that 20 inch barrel is a lot larger in diameter than it looks. How much does the can weigh? Good looking rifle and must be a joy to shoot.

The Long range Hunter has a much heavier barrel profile than their standard Hunter the Can weighs 8.9oz as it sits

 

[DM~]

Hey everyone check out my idea of a western style big game rifle
So what do you think?

I think I'm very glad I don't have to pack a 10 pound rifle around! lol

DM

 

[LoonWulf]

Considering some of mine weigh 11-13lbs I dosent seem all that heavy.

 

[Beck]

I like it... looks great!

 

[Chuck R.]

Nice setup!

I've got that exact scope on my coyote calling rifle and I've been pretty happy with it.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Thank you I think 20 is a good spot to be with a 7 inch can as well

Yeah, 20-22" is a good balance for suppressed hunting rifles firing full power and magnum rounds. A little velocity loss vs 24" or 26", but not enough to be very meaningful, and the greater portability is well worth a few yard shorter MPBR.

For more efficient short action rounds like .308 and 7mm-08, I like 18".

 

[lightman]

Nice looking rifle! Enjoy!

 

[Ks5shooter]

Noicey

 

[Bearcat1982]

Beautiful setup.

 

[horsemen61]

Beautiful setup.

Thank you yes this has been a long time coming

 

[BreechFace]

Nice! Should serve you well!

My big game lightweight Win70 EW is a 24” 280ai proof barrel with Leupold VX6hd 3-18x44. It comes in at 8lbs. 7oz., if I hunt with my suppressor it’s another 1lb.

Have plans to eventually have a custom carbon fiber stock made for it. Drop some weight and be a better fit for me.

 

[horsemen61]

‘Western Style big game hunting rig’ ….10 pounds? You hauling that in on a horse or atv? On foot at above 9-10,000 feet 10 pounds is a mite heavy. Especially when bushwhacking a steep vertical slope or boulder field. Of course, if you’re knocking down antelope in eastern/south western Wyoming 10 pounds probably will not be a concern. Good looking gun with some quality components.

Right now the plan is more towards the antelope and less towards steep vertical slopes but I’m sure it would work in either situations