Lightweight rifle build. Is it really worth it?

[long range newbie]

So I'm planning to build a rifle in a little while and was wondering: Is it really worth it? So the plan was to use a badger action, proof research barrel, manners t4a all carbon fiber,timney trigger, and a titanium muzzle break. Its gonna be a 6.5 rsaum. I'm thinking its gonna weigh ~10-11lbs once it has a scope and rings on it. So basically I'm asking how could I saw money and weight on this cause as you guys know the lighter it gets the more expensive it costs. I think the rifle will look awesome. by the way its my brothers build so its not choice on components. Hes being really stubborn and only wants to have a 6br or 6.5 rsaum, any other suggestions on cartridge choice will be good ( he wants something different, good barrel life, shoots fast I know not many that do those good) Also any component suggestions will help to. Thanks again.

 

[ajwcotton]

Drop the badger action will drop weight and cost, however it is a sweet action. I really like light weight builds.

 

[JC Steel]

if you want to do a lightweight build dont use a badger action, it will add a pound you dont need.

Just get a defiance or even soemthing like a win 70. Build off that, with a lightweight barrel and and manners t4a carbon fiber,

THat would be a sick build

I think Mike at Hells caynon armory in WA is building some awesome super light weight rifles.

 

[BusterB]

I have a 7saum, surgeon action, 27" hawk hill barrel #4 taper, muzzle brake, manners eh1 stock, march 3-24ffp scope in Seekins rings that is 10lb on the dot.
10-11 lb should be achieved without too much hassle if you are just careful with component selection.

 

[Red_SC]

if you want to do a lightweight build dont use a badger action, it will add a pound you dont need.

This. I love my Badger, but it doesn't belong in a lightweight build.

 

[mkollman74]

This. I love my Badger, but it doesn't belong in a lightweight build.

Double this...

 

[Wyfox]

I have almost the same rifle being built at GAP right now; Badger 2013 action, Manners Elite 100% carbon T6a, and a Bartlein Gap #6 contour barrel in 6.5saum. Should be done by October, I can advise you on it's weight when it's finished. I would skip the Proof barrel, it will only save you approx 8oz and cost 3 times as much as a standard SS barrel.

The components you listed will make for a nice precision build but is far from what is considered a light weight build.

 

[Smooth_87]

How about a tikka lite in a manners elite lightweight stock with top notch glass.

Cheap an light with a good action an barrel.

 

[bkw1911]

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/showthread.php?t=257452

That's mine. Pretty much what you listed but on a tikka. Total cost around 2300 I believe. That's a 26" but on a saum I'd do 22" and save yourself even more weight.

 

[knockemdown]

I have a 7saum, surgeon action, 27" hawk hill barrel #4 taper, muzzle brake, manners eh1 stock, march 3-24ffp scope in Seekins rings that is 10lb on the dot.
10-11 lb should be achieved without too much hassle if you are just careful with component selection.

Yep.

My 6.5SAUM weighs a smidge over 10 lbs, in 'tactical' config.
R700 SA, Bartlein #4, 24" Deep (Kampfeld) fluted barrel & bolt
A3 is standard fill, w/Triad stock pack, Surgeon DBM
Premier Lite Tac scope, Seekins base & rings

If I drop that same barreled action into a bedded Rem Ti stock w/factory BDL metal & Wyatts box, and swap over to Talley one pc. rings, that shaves another pound and a half off. Viola, sub 9 lb. badazz huntin' rifle...

It can be done, choose components wisely!

 

[XTREM HTR16]

The Extreme Hunter will weigh between 9 and 9.5 lbs all up depending on your scope. Could go that route for lighter done righter...

 

[kalindark]

My light weight TAC hunter.
pierce Ti SA with lightening option.
hart 28" barrel fluted with AAC flash hider.
Jewell trigger
manners T5a with mini-chassis, 100% carbon option
nightforce ultra light 34 mm rings
Steiner 5-25x56 MSR

weighs in at 11.97 lbs total.

 

[kalindark]