The Biggest Loser: Rifle Edition
Most of the ultralight components we’ll use on this project won’t come cheap, but this is an exception to that rule.
Some assembly required
Now that the metal work is complete, it’s time to give us something to hold onto. I love great walnut, but synthetic is the only way to go when you’re looking for the maximum strength-to-weight ratio.
Choosing a scope for this rifle was a bit agonizing (in a good way, like deciding between the Porterhouse and the Filet).
Scope rings may not sound like a big component of a rifle’s construction, but that mode of thinking will cause you problems.
The rifle is back from Lone Wolf and their friends at Falcon Gun Finishing, I can’t tell you how happy I am with the way it turned out.
We had three goals in this project: weight under 6 pounds scoped, accuracy of 1/2 MOA for three shots and a budget of $2,000.00.
The rifle is built, the money is spent and the scope is mounted: It’s time to know whether this thing shoots.
Keith Wood tackles the often-perpetuated myth that lightweight rifles aren't accurate in this 10-part Bullshooters blog series.