Okay, I want some thoughts on this.
I have a .300NM that I love, I just don't get to shoot it much and really stretch it out where I live. I love the cartridge, would love to have a barrel in that cartridge, but with how limited it gets shot I'm unsure if having a dedicated rifle for it makes much sense.
I'm also getting into hunting. Don't currently have the funds to build a dedicated hunting rifle (not to my spoiled standards), so I've compromised and purchased an 18" 3B contour barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. For hunting, I will place that Mausingfield barreled action into a KRG Bravo to save weight. Not a perfect scenario, but can't build up a dedicated rifle so it will do for now.
This has me thinking - why not consolidate the two rifles that don't get used as much as my other rifles? The only platform that I'm aware of that could do this and still maintain *somewhat* of a reasonable weight for hunting is the DTA. It's been a while since I've handled a DTA, but I didn't mind it (didn't shoot it though). The ergos are quirky with the bullpup, and I know the mags aren't the best. But this solution allows me to turn two rifles into one, which makes sense given my economic situation.
Would love to hear thoughts from the crowd on this. The DTA system seems to have lots of detractors, and a small and very loyal fan base. There's lots of nuances to it, people love it or hate it.
Is my idea a good one, or is it stupid?
Pic of current .300NM:
I have a .300NM that I love, I just don't get to shoot it much and really stretch it out where I live. I love the cartridge, would love to have a barrel in that cartridge, but with how limited it gets shot I'm unsure if having a dedicated rifle for it makes much sense.
I'm also getting into hunting. Don't currently have the funds to build a dedicated hunting rifle (not to my spoiled standards), so I've compromised and purchased an 18" 3B contour barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. For hunting, I will place that Mausingfield barreled action into a KRG Bravo to save weight. Not a perfect scenario, but can't build up a dedicated rifle so it will do for now.
This has me thinking - why not consolidate the two rifles that don't get used as much as my other rifles? The only platform that I'm aware of that could do this and still maintain *somewhat* of a reasonable weight for hunting is the DTA. It's been a while since I've handled a DTA, but I didn't mind it (didn't shoot it though). The ergos are quirky with the bullpup, and I know the mags aren't the best. But this solution allows me to turn two rifles into one, which makes sense given my economic situation.
Would love to hear thoughts from the crowd on this. The DTA system seems to have lots of detractors, and a small and very loyal fan base. There's lots of nuances to it, people love it or hate it.
Is my idea a good one, or is it stupid?
Pic of current .300NM: