Howa Ultralight Build
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Log: Got the action back from smith, a 22" cut down to 18.5" and i had previously had 3oz removed from action/bolt so here's actual weights now except the stock/hinged floor plate where the weights were given by Dinny for the stock and Oregun for the bottom metal.

53 oz barreled action 18.5" barrel - slabbed/fluted action/bolt (3 lb 5 oz) confirmed 3 lb 4.5 oz without action screws (jan 6)
18 oz pendelton stock (ordering today)
3.5 oz oregun hinged floor bottom metal kit (ordering today with stock)
= 74.5 oz or 4.65 lbs bare rifle

2.0 oz talley 1" low rings
9.75 oz leupold fxII 4x33 with 33mm alumina flip cap on objective

= grand total scoped rifle at 86.25 oz or 5.4 lbs

i know 5 rounds ammo is 3 oz, so a 9 round shell holder with 9 rounds should be about 6 oz, and my 1" slings are 2.5 oz, that would put it going down the trail with 9 rounds and sling at 94.75 oz or 5.92 lbs...not bad, and should be just under 36” long oal.

It may take awhile to get the stock/parts imported to Canada but the process is started. Will drag this up from the dead when i have more info.
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#2
Looking forward to this. You and Dinny are killing it!
Paul Peloquin

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#3
Look forward to seeing it. I didnt touch the barreled action on my 20 inch lightweight mini and it comes in at 5.56 lbs all set up with a Pendleton stock, DIP bottom metal, and vx2 scope.
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#4
you got some pics somewhere? sounds excellent
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#5
Sweet. Looks like it’ll be a joy to carry.
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#6
Stinky, I don't remember how to attach photos so ill just copy and paste this link http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthrea...ht-grendel

A buddy of mine has one very similar, just in a different color. I'm not sure if you have to but we had to send our barreled actions into Wayne to have the stocks made.
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#7
Wayne is building them now for a drop in fit. I still glassed mine although it doesn't seem it did anything for accuracy. It shoots just the same now due to the loose nut behind the trigger.

Thanks, Dinny
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#8
bowhunter Wrote:Stinky, I don't remember how to attach photos so ill just copy and paste this link http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthrea...ht-grendel

A buddy of mine has one very similar, just in a different color. I'm not sure if you have to but we had to send our barreled actions into Wayne to have the stocks made.

thank you, looks great!
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#9
Thanks! I bet your build is going to be a sweet little unit as well!
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