bkduckworth
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- Dec 4, 2006
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Hello All,
This is my first post on the forum after about a few months of reading posts and wearing out the search feature.
I have a Ruger M77 Mk-II Sporter with the laminated stock in 30-06. Right now with a 3x9x40 Swift scope, slip on limbsaver recoil pad, and a sling, my rifle weighs just under 9 lbs unloaded.
First off I'm not interesed in turning it into a superlight mountain rifle, I know thats unrealistic and I like a rifle with a little heft anyway. I'd just like to remove a little weight in unnesseccary places if possible, but I don't want to sacrafice durability.
I'm swapping out the Swift for a 2x7 Leopold with Leopold low rings, so that will save a few ounces.
I've seen (pictures) of Patrick Smiths Rambling rifle concept and while I think the idea has merit, but I'm not interested in modifying my stock to that extent. I also can't shorten the stock, I've added the slip on pad to increase the length of pull already.
I was thinking I could remove wood from under the recoil pad and from the barrel channel. Has anyone else tried that? I read an article in about a Boyds rifle stock that had the "light weight" option installed (removal of wood from under the recoil pad and from the barrel channel), but it didn't mention the amount of wood removed. If anyone has any ideas I would really appreciate them.
Thanks,
Brandon
This is my first post on the forum after about a few months of reading posts and wearing out the search feature.
I have a Ruger M77 Mk-II Sporter with the laminated stock in 30-06. Right now with a 3x9x40 Swift scope, slip on limbsaver recoil pad, and a sling, my rifle weighs just under 9 lbs unloaded.
First off I'm not interesed in turning it into a superlight mountain rifle, I know thats unrealistic and I like a rifle with a little heft anyway. I'd just like to remove a little weight in unnesseccary places if possible, but I don't want to sacrafice durability.
I'm swapping out the Swift for a 2x7 Leopold with Leopold low rings, so that will save a few ounces.
I've seen (pictures) of Patrick Smiths Rambling rifle concept and while I think the idea has merit, but I'm not interested in modifying my stock to that extent. I also can't shorten the stock, I've added the slip on pad to increase the length of pull already.
I was thinking I could remove wood from under the recoil pad and from the barrel channel. Has anyone else tried that? I read an article in about a Boyds rifle stock that had the "light weight" option installed (removal of wood from under the recoil pad and from the barrel channel), but it didn't mention the amount of wood removed. If anyone has any ideas I would really appreciate them.
Thanks,
Brandon