Lightweight rifle build

[azhuntnut]

I recently was able to acquire an Encore on trade that came with three barrels. One of the barrels was a 7mm-08 in a pistol configuration. I figured this would make a great caliber to build a rifle for my 10 year son. The factory barrel was fifteen inches. I took it to a gunsmith and had him add one of his custom muzzlebrakes in order for it to be the legal 16.25 inches in length. I also had him drill and tap the barrel to accept a rifle length forearm. I added the new Flextech stock to help a little more with recoil. The trigger breaks at 3.8 pounds, so I left it alone. With the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 mildot scope added to the rifle, the total weight came in at 6.8 pounds. I am an avid hunter of the Coues Whitetail here in Arizona so I thought I would add something special to this barrel since I plan on using on my WT hunt later in the year. David

[B. Miville]

OK, you have my attention! 

That, I must say, is one SWEEEEEEEEEEEET looking rig!  Can we get a close up of the muzzle break?  Looks darn interesting from what I can see.

Brian

[243dave]

I doubt the short-barrel and muzzle-break will do much whispering. But that sure is a handy looking rifle in a good caliber for a 10yr old boy. If that was my build, my son my never get to use it. Dave

[onesonek]

Very nice David !!!!  Short and light rifle for the youngsters is also one of the reason's I started having my pistol barrels made at 16" or slightly longer.

Dave

[kb]

That is a nice looking firearm.  A LOUD one to be sure.  Ear plugs are a must.  Let us know how she shoots.

kb

[azhuntnut]

Here is a close-up of the muzzlebrake. It is made by Magnum Precision Gunsmithing here is Phx, Az. I will be taking the gun out this week to get it dialed in on target. David