baldie Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I cant remember the thread, but we were discussing weight for stalking rifles a bit back ? I finished this .260 yesterday, and weighed it [which is a first for me ] It was 9lbs exactly. Dunno whether people think that heavy or not ? Its a Valkyrie short action repeater, with a Border cut, fluted barrel, finished at 20" and threaded for the aluminium A-tec moderator. 20 MOA rail, and tactical handle. Jewell trigger. Leupold Q/R rings. Stock is a McMillan hunter , fully bedded, and a valkyrie detachable magazine system, again fully bedded in. The entire rifle is painted in Olive Drab Green Duracoat. Its very well balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Very nice. What sort of price would that be to that spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I cant remember exactly Eldon, it was around the 3.5 grand mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I think my Surgeon with the McMillan HTG stock weighs 12 1/2 pounds with scope and I would say it's slightly to heavy for a walk about stalking rifle, yes it's do-able but not entirely comfortable. I'm guessing that this one will finish at 10 1/2 lbs with scope? which should make it just about right. Nice looking rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Tell you what Ian, and most folk dont realise it, but an adjustable cheekpiece puts a lot of weight into a stock. Not only have you all the hardware, but there is a lot of extra resin in and gelcoat there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I cant remember the thread, but we were discussing weight for stalking rifles a bit back ? I finished this .260 yesterday, and weighed it [which is a first for me ] It was 9lbs exactly. Dunno whether people think that heavy or not ? Its a Valkyrie short action repeater, with a Border cut, fluted barrel, finished at 20" and threaded for the aluminium A-tec moderator. 20 MOA rail, and tactical handle. Jewell trigger. Leupold Q/R rings. Stock is a McMillan hunter , fully bedded, and a valkyrie detachable magazine system, again fully bedded in. The entire rifle is painted in Olive Drab Green Duracoat. Its very well balanced. Very nice Dave,,, Should be a shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 That sure is green! I would like to see what velocities are achieved through the 20'' barrel with 123 gr and 140 gr class bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Yep, it would be interesting for future reference Dave. Irrelevant on this gun, it was built purely for woodland stalking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Tell you what Ian, and most folk dont realise it, but an adjustable cheekpiece puts a lot of weight into a stock. Not only have you all the hardware, but there is a lot of extra resin in and gelcoat there too. Hard to do without though if you have a little baby-face like me and can't quite reach up high enough to see through the scope!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plonker dave Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hard to do without though if you have a little baby-face like me and can't quite reach up high enough to see through the scope!!! You could always eat more and get fatter cheeks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 You could always eat more and get fatter cheeks dave Its an option!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I cant remember the thread, but we were discussing weight for stalking rifles a bit back ? I finished this .260 yesterday, and weighed it [which is a first for me ] It was 9lbs exactly. Dunno whether people think that heavy or not ? Its a Valkyrie short action repeater, with a Border cut, fluted barrel, finished at 20" and threaded for the aluminium A-tec moderator. 20 MOA rail, and tactical handle. Jewell trigger. Leupold Q/R rings. Stock is a McMillan hunter , fully bedded, and a valkyrie detachable magazine system, again fully bedded in. The entire rifle is painted in Olive Drab Green Duracoat. Its very well balanced. I had one built on a pillar bedded remy action but with a 24" barrel (gonna get it shortened) and apart from mine having a camo stock it's virtually identical ! I've had mine four years now and love it . Virtually the perfect stalking rifle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Looks good Dave cant help notice the stock tang on the LHS looks a little low though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 It used to be higher on the prototypes Andy, but was reduced on the production models, as it was just unnecessary. It looks better with the new faceted bolt shroud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sorry Dave, meant the stock tang profile looks low (not your action) Wondered if McMillan have altered the shape.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Dont know Andy. Its a bit of an illusion because as you can see, i,ve milled a bit off for the bolt release, but the action also has a higher tang than a remmy, more like a lawton, or any of the other clones. The metal has been removed right up at the top, but the sweep of the tang is still the same. Hard to describe, but easy to point out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Very Nice Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramble basher Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Had the pleasure of handling this rifle on Friday and it handles like a dream balances perfectly at 9 pound it felt lighter than the 7 pound rifle I'd taken with me just because its so well balanced p.s The finish and build wasn't bad either p.p.s cheers for the threading job Dave scope on and shooting like a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 A pleasure Simon, always great to see you buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Now that I like............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Very nice, if only I had 3.5k spare.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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