Looking for some input or anyone who has done the same. I am leaning towards either building or buying a lightweight short barrel rifle. Currently have a .270 and a 7RM, but looking to get away from the magnum crave. I am thinking .308 right now for pretty much deer, elk, and possibly a moose trip coming up. I really like the looks of the Barrett Fieldcraft with the 18in barrel and overall weight. I would like to be capable to 400 in prone with bipod, but realistically field shooting positions out to 250 as I have yet to take any big game past 100 yards with my rifles. Grew up a bow hunter so I am used to hunting that way and end up getting close.
What's everyone's thought on buying something like a Fieldcraft or trying to build one with similar specs? Forgot to add I am a lefty so would prefer to have one in left handed. I am a novice reloader and have only loaded for my Tikka 7RM which is what I will take on my moose trip if I do not buy/build one. As far as budget goes I think the Fieldcraft would be the top end of it, but could move other weapons to fund. Open for discussion on caliber or similar ideas to meet the above wish list.
What's everyone's thought on buying something like a Fieldcraft or trying to build one with similar specs? Forgot to add I am a lefty so would prefer to have one in left handed. I am a novice reloader and have only loaded for my Tikka 7RM which is what I will take on my moose trip if I do not buy/build one. As far as budget goes I think the Fieldcraft would be the top end of it, but could move other weapons to fund. Open for discussion on caliber or similar ideas to meet the above wish list.