"WEIGHT", WHATS MISSING?

[Jase PTRC]

Hello, im in the process of planning and acquiring parts for my FTR build and i just wanted to get some opinions as to what i need to consider for weight. So far i have weights as follows
Barrel 3650 grams
Action 820 grams includes trigger
Stock with bedding plated, recoil pad and fixtures 1250 grams
Scope is a NF BR so i think thats 1100 grams
Bipod 550 grams
Im not sure about scope base and rings weight, but to question is there anything else i have not considered that i should have?

[saum2]

Bolt

[Jase PTRC]

Thats included in the action weight, but thanks for your reply

[Longranger]

What action are you using? It seems light.

[Jase PTRC]

I will be using a CG DELTA LMT action, the weight i quoted is off of the actionclear website. Do you think it will be too light?

[Bourney]

From your post it's not clear how you are going to deal with the recoil lug arrangement. Are you using the third action screw as the recoil lug (with a pillar?) or running with a remington style recoil lug, or by plate do you mean a Barnard V Block? (flexiblock config even?). Can make another 100-250g difference to the build so is something you may want to consider?

Judging from your weights it sounds like you are going for a V Block installed in one of our stocks, but I have to pose the question if you have talked about the recoil management with the gunsmith. I'd suggest the V Block arrangement for reliability and being thoroughly proven, but have to ask

[Jase PTRC]

Sorry, yes im going to be using a v block actionclear have their own design called a flexblock

[Jase PTRC]

I just realised your a sneaky man Bourney, i had not mentioned what stock i was going to use haha

[Longranger]

I will be using a CG DELTA LMT action, the weight i quoted is off of the actionclear website. Do you think it will be too light?

I think that will be an absolutely awesome action. I'd have one in a heartbeat! I run a MH Arms CG Inch action and it is a very nice design.

[Jase PTRC]

Ahh good, ive read alot of good things about both actions but i wanted it to be as light as possible. They seem good value also compared to overseas options

[Bourney]

I just realised your a sneaky man Bourney, I had not mentioned what stock I was going to use haha

haha, yeah when you quote a weight of 1250 grams for a stock with a recoil pad and a bedding block... it was a quick give away. If you have any questions etc re. the stock just flick me a pm. We also sell custom made bullets to go with them now. I would love to see one of those actionclear's in the flesh too if possible.

Regards,
Bourney

[Jase PTRC]

No doubt ill be in touch anyway, i have not organised my stock yet. I had a good look at one at shot show in Melbourne earlier this year and liked it so when i have the action ill come for a visit.

[Bourney]

No doubt ill be in touch anyway, i have not organised my stock yet. I had a good look at one at shot show in Melbourne earlier this year and liked it so when i have the action ill come for a visit.

Sounds Great

[RAVEN]

I would rather build under weight and be able to add it to where ever I want so the balance is right
RB

[Jase PTRC]

Thats what im hoping to do Richard, I plan to end up with at least 500 grams up my sleeve. If i go to lighter scope i Should gain even more but thats the scope i have available. Do you think there is anything i have not accounted for ?