My Shorter & Lighter / Savage .50
Jan 17, 2009 18:06:43 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 18:06:43 GMT -5
I'm putting the finishing touches on my winter project.... I came to you guys after my first 5 mile walk-in hunt this year. My 11lb + Savage about kicked my butt, way before I got back to the truck.
My goal was to knock a couple of pounds off my Savage and still have an effective 200yd + shooter. I took a little lead from everybody on this board and added some of my own reason and this is what I came up with.
Started out with....
Savage .50 Stock Blue Barrel...24"
Laminate Stock....Bedded
Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x
Weaver Grand Slam Bases and Rings
Solid Aluminum Ram Rod....Spinjag
Limbsaver Recoil Pad
Metal Trigger Guard
Ended up with....
21" Blue Barrel...Re- Crowned
Action re-designed... Looks like a long action now
Bolt Handle Drilled out.
Drilled and Tapped for Third Action Screw
Talley Light Weight Bases and Rings
Laminate Stock....Lightened and Shortened....Drilled out
I think I'm going to stick with my 3-9x Nikon; it's only 2oz heavier than a 32mm scope. When hunting I'll replace the solid aluminum ram-rod with a hollow rod and replace the metal trigger guard with the original plastic one. That will more than make up for the extra weight on the scope.
This rifle is going to come in under 9lbs. Now if I lose a little weight off my mid-section before next year I'll be in good shape ;D.
Now the fun begins...Working out a effective load for a 21" barrel is going to be the second half of my winter project.
Thanks for all the ideas...Zen
My goal was to knock a couple of pounds off my Savage and still have an effective 200yd + shooter. I took a little lead from everybody on this board and added some of my own reason and this is what I came up with.
Started out with....
Savage .50 Stock Blue Barrel...24"
Laminate Stock....Bedded
Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x
Weaver Grand Slam Bases and Rings
Solid Aluminum Ram Rod....Spinjag
Limbsaver Recoil Pad
Metal Trigger Guard
Ended up with....
21" Blue Barrel...Re- Crowned
Action re-designed... Looks like a long action now
Bolt Handle Drilled out.
Drilled and Tapped for Third Action Screw
Talley Light Weight Bases and Rings
Laminate Stock....Lightened and Shortened....Drilled out
I think I'm going to stick with my 3-9x Nikon; it's only 2oz heavier than a 32mm scope. When hunting I'll replace the solid aluminum ram-rod with a hollow rod and replace the metal trigger guard with the original plastic one. That will more than make up for the extra weight on the scope.
This rifle is going to come in under 9lbs. Now if I lose a little weight off my mid-section before next year I'll be in good shape ;D.
Now the fun begins...Working out a effective load for a 21" barrel is going to be the second half of my winter project.
Thanks for all the ideas...Zen
If I was not going to use a recoil pad I think I would restock it in soft pine and not a hardwood. 
The gun looks good.
