My 6 ARC, but it's not what I'd consider light weight nor do I plan to backpack with it haha. 18" Proof Carbon, LMT MARS-L MRP, JP bolt, NF ATACR 4-16x42 F1, HUB converted AAC SDN-6.
Like the others have said, don't expect a bolt gun trigger. Now throw a crap mil-spec trigger back in your AR and tell us your thoughts on the G trigger, I assure you that it's a massive upgrade.
7SAUM is an amazing caliber but you have to reload, such a shame it never caught on mainstream. I'd go 7 PRC if looking to carry it for the next 15-20 years, that's my next build for western big game. 300 WSM is another good one suggested.
Why not consider NL12's and the old standby EL 8.5's? The exit pupil on the 8x42 NL's is astounding.
This is my tentative plan, except I am running the EL Range TA 10x42 and then the SLC 15's I plan to pick up to spot with.
I am headed to Colorado for Elk and Mule Deer this year. I have Swaro EL Range TA 10x42's that I'll have in a harness for ranging and quick looks. I could use the 10's for stationary glassing as well but I am not sure I want to force myself into that low of a magnification for glassing hours on...
I took mine with a 110 TAC-TX out of a 300BLK SBR from 130 yards while taking a crap under my deer blind. Needless to say, I was surprised that it worked, dropped him within 15 yards. With a proper bullet inside of 200 yards I'd say you have a lot of room for calibers otherwise considered under...
Up for sale is a very lightly used custom built off of a Zermatt Arms TL3 short action. This rifle was used this past deer season with a different barrel and saw 56 total rounds. The barrel has 120 rounds through it on another action. I am looking to build a long action and I already have two...
I wouldn't take a shot on an elk with a 6.5 PRC beyond 500, make that 350-ish with a 308. I've decided to keep the 308 and run it as is. Now to pick the right factory load for it.
I am building one right now with coyotes and whitetail in mind. LMT MARS-L MRP with a Proof Carbon Fiber 18” 6 ARC barrel, JP bolt. I am torn between a NF ATACR 4-16x42 or the Leupold Mk5 2-10. I’ll run a clip-on with it for predator hunts and I think the 2-10 would provide a better FOV, but...