Reloader Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Just read a story in Peterson's Hunting Mag. about one authors concept of the perfect rifle. He basicaly took each part of the gun and discussed what atributes he liked in a bunch of guns and which one he would pick for his "perfect" rifle. This didn't have to be fully realistic as he often paired components that wouldn't realy work together but was careful to point that out and then say what his copromise would be to make it workable. So: What would your "Perfect Rifle" be? Mine Is actualy fairly boring and basic: Stock: Classic american contour; Honeyed White oak and Red oak laminate (yes I know that is not a standard stock wood...but it can be made to work...I stocked my very primitive kit crossbow with it.) Second choice for stock: hand laid carbon composite to make it light enough to carry while hunting. But pad: Pachmyr decelerator Action/reciever: Ruger M77 Mk II Trigger: Savage acu-trigger (not sure if that is even posible but if not an aftermarket trigger is still a must) Barrel: Fluted 24 inch Shilen Scope: Khaless 4-12x40 Chambering: .300 Winchester or WSM Bluprint and then Glass bed the action, free float the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Re: The Perfect Gun? Perfect rifle for what? It depends on the application. I have different views on what a perfect gun is for a varmint gun, eastern big game gun, western big game gun, even a difference in an open country gun and "woods" gun. The basics would be: Action - Remington 700 totally Blueprinted or Nesika Hunter V Trigger - Jewell Barrel - Kreiger Scope - Zeiss VM/V 5-15x42mm Stock Material - Pillar bedded either ACRA-Bond Laminate in Exhibition grade walnut or McMillan synthetic Stock Style - Depends Butt Pad - Pachmayer Decelerator or Limbsaver Chambering - Depends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted August 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Re: The Perfect Gun? [ QUOTE ] Perfect rifle for what? It depends on the application. I have different views on what a perfect gun is for a varmint gun, eastern big game gun, western big game gun, even a difference in an open country gun and "woods" gun. [/ QUOTE ] I intended the question to be answered from an all purpose rifle standpoint from each responders perspective. In other words, what is your ideal setup for a versitile big game rifle in the areas you like to hunt. (Assuming only North American game.) I chose the .300 Winchester family of chamberings because, as a handloader, I can load it hot for anything up to moose or cooled off a bit for lightweight Eastern whitetails or anything in between. The 30 caliber family also has the widest range of bullet types and weights available to the handloader thanks to the long history of that caliber in the USA. By the way, There is no right or wrong answer here. This is a pure preference question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Re: The Perfect Gun? [ QUOTE ] There is no right or wrong answer here. This is a pure preference question. [/ QUOTE ] I understand where you are comming from. For me, there is no one size fits all. Even for just the big game hunting I do. I have advanced beyond the "what will work" for all. I have specialized guns for different conditions. Lightweight guns in smaller calibers for hiking deep into the woods. They have enough horsepower to do the job, but not so much to make shooting them punishing. Long barreled magnums for long range shooting. These guns are not exactly lightweight, but are a far cry from heavy barreled varmint guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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