I'd like to. I bought a Colt Competition Rifle 18" .223 Wylde 1/8" (they purchased the right to use the Colt brand name) that has a heavy feel to it. I like heavy since they steady nicely when standing, but now wish it was lighter for the women in the family. Originally it came with a 100 target included that was barely less then an inch. The first time I shot it I noticed the brass was deformed at the neck so I called customer service. They said yup, your no 17 calling in. I guess a batch went out with a dull reamer cutting chambers. They sent a prepaid shipping box and rebarreled it with one with the better 3 port muzzle brake which I almost wish was a flash hider instead. The new one came with a 100 yard target sized .383 - much tighter with 69gr Sierra SMKs . They also swapped the stock from a Magpul MOE to the CTR that doesn't rattle so much.
No rifle hunting for deer in Illinois, but if I ever get to go back on the farm, I might try calling some coyotes in.
I wonder if a different freefloating forearm would lighten it much. I removed the long rail and replaced it with a 3" one.
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