Are there any disadvantages to an "ultralight"rifle?
10-18-2011, 04:35 PM
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Fork Horn
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Are there any disadvantages to an "ultralight"rifle?
I was looking at New UltraLight Arms as a possible candidate for a rifle build. They make one that has a finished weight of about 5 1/4 to 5 1/2 pounds without scope. I was thinking a lightweight .270 Win. or .280 Rem. might make for an awesome deer rifle.
The only disadvantage i can think that MIGHT be an issue was if the light weight might not be as steady shooting offhand.
Opinions?
SCHOOLCRAFT
The only disadvantage i can think that MIGHT be an issue was if the light weight might not be as steady shooting offhand.
Opinions?
SCHOOLCRAFT
10-18-2011, 04:46 PM
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Typical Buck
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there will probably be more recoil. but i like light guns because i hunt in the mountains so carrying a heavy gun can get annoying fast. if this is for deer i think a 243 would be an awesome ultralight rifle. ive seen a lot of people drop them in there tracks with that cartridge. and with it that light weight it will not kick nearly as much as a .270 i would think.
10-18-2011, 05:55 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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I like light rifles for all the same reasons + I'm only 5'6" & 160 lbs.
.270 would be my choice !
I looked at them (I even callled), just a little too rich for my blood.
If I had that kind of dough; I'd buy one !!!
.270 would be my choice !
I looked at them (I even callled), just a little too rich for my blood.
If I had that kind of dough; I'd buy one !!!
Last edited by Sheridan; 10-19-2011 at 08:42 PM.
10-18-2011, 06:05 PM
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Fork Horn
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I'm not really recoil sensitive. My current .300 Win. Mag. only weighs 8.15lbs with scope, and after a few shots I was pretty much used to it.
I wouldn't think a 6 to 6 1/2 lb .270 Win. or .280 Rem. would bother me.
I could be wrong. Never had a chance to shoot a rifle that light. Sure would be nice to lug around though.......
I wouldn't think a 6 to 6 1/2 lb .270 Win. or .280 Rem. would bother me.
I could be wrong. Never had a chance to shoot a rifle that light. Sure would be nice to lug around though.......
10-18-2011, 06:50 PM
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10-18-2011, 06:54 PM
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NULA, One of the best as far as ultra light rifles goes...
btw if I was going to build a ultra light custom rifle/sheep rifle, I'd almost certainly build it on a short action...
Also when talking awesome deer rifle, I think you can buy an awesome deer rifle off the shelf for $700 new, no reason to build a sheep rifle to hunt deer, so if anything I'd build an ultralight sheep rifle that could double as a good deer rifle.
I would think NULA's balance well.
lots of options, short action...
6.5 Rem.Mag.
6.5-284 Norma
.270 WSM
7mm-08
.284 Win.
7mm WSM
.308 Win.
.300 WSM
long action...
.280 Rem. Ackley Improved
btw I would def give Melvin a call at NULA and talk it over with him/your ideas/his, before simply calling up and ordering.
btw how funny would it be if you sold your custom 300win.mag elk rifle, for a ultraight 300wsm....haha!
btw if I was going to build a ultra light custom rifle/sheep rifle, I'd almost certainly build it on a short action...
Also when talking awesome deer rifle, I think you can buy an awesome deer rifle off the shelf for $700 new, no reason to build a sheep rifle to hunt deer, so if anything I'd build an ultralight sheep rifle that could double as a good deer rifle.
I would think NULA's balance well.
lots of options, short action...
6.5 Rem.Mag.
6.5-284 Norma
.270 WSM
7mm-08
.284 Win.
7mm WSM
.308 Win.
.300 WSM
long action...
.280 Rem. Ackley Improved
btw I would def give Melvin a call at NULA and talk it over with him/your ideas/his, before simply calling up and ordering.
btw how funny would it be if you sold your custom 300win.mag elk rifle, for a ultraight 300wsm....haha!
Last edited by salukipv1; 10-18-2011 at 07:06 PM.