Author Topic: new rifle (Read 537 times)

hiram · « **on:** May 16, 2004, 05:59:41 AM »

I'm having a 45-70 rb built. My range is 100 yds. I told the smith I want the rifle to be 12-12.5 lbs. Is this too heavy? The breech right now is 1.25" and the muzzle is 1". I gave him a 1902 7mm smokeless action to build on. Thanks for any info.

Lawdog · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2004, 08:46:12 AM »

hiram,

My Ruger No. 1 in .450 Marlin has a 29" barrel and weights in at 12 3/4 pounds complete. Accurate and a dream to shoot at that weight. Personally I think you are right on track. Heavier rifles kick less. Small groups and tight lines to you. Lawdog

hiram · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2004, 08:52:34 AM »

I think I'll sleep well tonight. The barrel is a Douglas premium and will be 28".

ogo · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2004, 06:00:13 PM »

hiram, Sounds great,as long as you don't have to lug it to fer,My Buff Classic never gets toted more than 25 yards from shooting bench,quad,or 4x4 that makes it a gfeat rifle for me.*********ogo