08-11-2012, 01:34 AM
The Bolt carrier is heavily milled but that's about it.
The reason I wouldn't go lighter is that I have several ultralight rifles, titanium actions from before they were available in factory form, carbon fiber barrels, skeletonized, everything, I just wouldn't do all that anymore, it isn't worth it. The weight of this one is just right. It performs beautifully, 300 yard shots on very small targets are a piece of cake, not even a challenge. And the handling and balance are superb. Going lighter can rob the handling.
The only negative is with the integral flash hider, the bottom is not solid. So, dust signatures, and dust in the eyes if shooting prone is a real possibility if you are not careful.
I could easily save more weight with my choice of scope and rings, but these are the ones I like. No irons for me, although I compete exclusively with irons, I want optics for hunting from touching fur to way out there, optics are faster.
But in the end, it isn't what I like that counts it's what you like. I was just sharing what information I have.
Bob
The reason I wouldn't go lighter is that I have several ultralight rifles, titanium actions from before they were available in factory form, carbon fiber barrels, skeletonized, everything, I just wouldn't do all that anymore, it isn't worth it. The weight of this one is just right. It performs beautifully, 300 yard shots on very small targets are a piece of cake, not even a challenge. And the handling and balance are superb. Going lighter can rob the handling.
The only negative is with the integral flash hider, the bottom is not solid. So, dust signatures, and dust in the eyes if shooting prone is a real possibility if you are not careful.
I could easily save more weight with my choice of scope and rings, but these are the ones I like. No irons for me, although I compete exclusively with irons, I want optics for hunting from touching fur to way out there, optics are faster.
But in the end, it isn't what I like that counts it's what you like. I was just sharing what information I have.
Bob