My lightweight build

So I decided awhile ago I wanted to build a lighter rifle, went broke gathering parts, then dropped it off with Adam and crew up at Mile High. Went with a Surgeon 591 short action, Proof Research 22" 6.5 Carbon Fiber barrel, Manners T4A Elite with a PTG DBM, Timney straight trigger. Rifle came out at 8lbs 9oz, add a loaded magazine, Nightforce Atacr 5-25 F1, Atlas bipod and it comes in at 13lbs 4oz. I could definitely use some lighter components but I'll figure it out as I go. Can't wait to get it out, had it chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor so I could shoot box ammo and load for it when I have time.

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Nice rig, we need to go out to shoot together someday

Sounds like a great rifle recipe! I'll buzz both of you guys next week and maybe we can put something together.

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Nice rig, we need to go out to shoot together someday

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Sounds like a great rifle recipe! I'll buzz both of you guys next week and maybe we can put something together.

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Hell yeah, I need to quit buying guns and start shooting more! Tim's got a spot pretty close to him, or we can hit CRC.

whats your impression of the proof research barrel? im looking at cutting some weight from my savage build and have been looking a them and hardy.

The Proof barrel on my rifle has been a hammer with consistent 1/2 MOA or better performance . Best groups have been 1/4 MOA and the average just under 3/8 MOA .

Lighter rifle you definitely have to pay attention to the fundamentals , not as much forgiveness for slop as a heavier gun .