Show me your sheep rig

[BAKPAKR]

Freedom arms cylinder gap is bank vault tight so probably not a ton of cutting going on!

My only experience has been with S&Ws and Rugers over knees and truck hoods. They aren’t that tight . It would still be fun to hunt sheep with one. If I ever draw a Montana tag and can hunt the rut, maybe I will bring a revolver along.

 

[Snyd]

One things for sure. If a guy wants to kill a critter with a handgun you've GOT to leave the rifle at home!

 

[fatbacks]

Hey I recognize that range New sheep rig, Freedom Arms 454 Casull 4X Leupold.

Combat Cushman! Closest thing I've seen to a combat zone since my last deployment.

 

[Snyd]

Ya, the Weekend Warriors make it interesting! I've got a few stories. Fortunately now I can go there during the week in the mornings. No more weekends/holidays out there for me.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

My "sheep" rifle seems to change just about annually due to my rifle ADD

This year its gonna be either of these:
Kimber "Montana" in 6.5 CM:

Yes it is a 16 oz scope on there but its still less than 5.25 pounds scoped and I happen to like the little weaver a bit more than the Leupolds I have used in the past so it'll do for now.

The other option is the Tikka 300 WSM:

No doubt either will work. Just more or less depends on the trip for sheep I guess.

I have to ask about your 6.5cm. What was the barrel length you went with?
I have an adirondack I want to slab the action, microlight stock like yours with a Ti bolt handle.
What handloads and velocities are you getting for your prime loads?

 

[KINGSNAKE]

Fierce 300 win mag. If we draw NM Aoudad tags. Does that count for a sheep rifle.

 

[Felix40]

This is my sheep rifle. Its pretty much my everything rifle too. Model 70 300WSM with a SWFA 3-15 scope. I have a lot of faith in this gun these days. Its killed two sheep.

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[docdb]

This is my Blaser R8 in .30-06 on a rock in the Brooks range from last year. The stock is a custom carbon fiber stock, painted by a guy I met on 24hourcampfire. Amazing accuracy and a heavy scope worth carrying for me (Swaro Z8i).

 

[SLDMTN]

All buttoned up and ready for this season, cannot wait!

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[Outdoorsman12b]

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This is my Blaser R8 in .30-06 on a rock in the Brooks range from last year. The stock is a custom carbon fiber stock, painted by a guy I met on 24hourcampfire. Amazing accuracy and a heavy scope worth carrying for me (Swaro Z8i).

You sir have created a fine firearm.

 

[docdb]

Appreciate it!

 

[SLDMTN]

Does that thing get WiFi??? Looking at the rear of the stock

Haha never noticed that until now!

 

[Formidilosus]

This is my Blaser R8 in .30-06 on a rock in the Brooks range from last year. The stock is a custom carbon fiber stock, painted by a guy I met on 24hourcampfire. Amazing accuracy and a heavy scope worth carrying for me (Swaro Z8i).

Who makes the stock? The R8 intrigues me, but the stocks are a bit heavy.

 

[docdb]

It’s from Christiansen Arms Europe
It cut the weight of that rig from 9lb 6oz to 8lb 3oz (Rifle +scope+mount)


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[mt100gr.]

All buttoned up and ready for this season, cannot wait!

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What are the specs on that TC? I have had one sitting in the safe scope less for 5 years, yours made me give mine a second thought.

 

[SLDMTN]

What are the specs on that TC? I have had one sitting in the safe scope less for 5 years, yours made me give mine a second thought.

Pro Hunter Action
MGM Barrel 7mm-08 @ 20” length
Talley One Piece Rings
Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40
-Weight with sling is 6-1/2 lbs, I’ll likely get in under 6 in the near future with some fluting and swapping the stock.
-Total length is 34-1/4”, it fits completely inside my Fulcrum without disassembly.


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[mt100gr.]

Pro Hunter Action
MGM Barrel 7mm-08 @ 20” length
Talley One Piece Rings
Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40
-Weight with sling is 6-1/2 lbs, I’ll likely get in under 6 in the near future with some fluting and swapping the stock.
-Total length is 34-1/4”, it fits completely inside my Fulcrum without disassembly.


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I just got done tearing mine down and weighing everything. Then I jammed out the custom order form on MGM....and checked back for your reply.

I still have some head scratching to do, but you may be breathing life into a rifle I really want to like that just needs an edge to get exciting.

The total length is exactly what I am looking for!! what stock swap is available? Thanks for the info.

 

[SLDMTN]

I just got done tearing mine down and weighing everything. Then I jammed out the custom order form on MGM....and checked back for your reply.

I still have some head scratching to do, but you may be breathing life into a rifle I really want to like that just needs an edge to get exciting.

The total length is exactly what I am looking for!! what stock swap is available? Thanks for the info.

I’m looking at the plain synthetic model without the recoil stuff in it. Should drop a few ounces. MGM’s standard taper is borderline a bull barrel. Aggressive fluting will save some weight for sure.

I’ve got 70 rounds through it and it keyholes Nosler 120 BT’s consistently.


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[mt100gr.]

I’m looking at the plain synthetic model without the recoil stuff in it. Should drop a few ounces. MGM’s standard taper is borderline a bull barrel. Aggressive fluting will save some weight for sure.

I’ve got 70 rounds through it and it keyholes Nosler 120 BT’s consistently.


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Hmmm....I always like me a good rabbit hole when it comes to shaving ounces. Thank you.

 

[docdb]

My “other” sheep rig made me famous.....ok, legendary.....(heavy tongue in cheek). I had this .260 Rem made by HCR for a 2014 trip. Fabulous accuracy....laid in a sheep bed for over an hour waiting for the big boy to stand up. Happened upon the HCR website to see me on the cover

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