Thread: New ultra lite bush build - your thoughts?

I like the tikka set up As the mags feed so well. So I fitted one to my first carbon build, works a treat

Originally Posted by Shearer

Get an illuminated reticule scope. You won't regret it.

Yeah the Grendel wears one

Originally Posted by Steelisreal

Can you get the Superlite as a barreled action or do you have to buy the whole thing with the factory stock? If you're on a budget wouldn't you save a load by using the 1500 Lightweight version? With your ultralight stock and a chopped barrel the weight would be fairly low anyway? And you can fit a set of Talleys and a nice light scope to keep the balance in the right place.

I'm assuming the rail on the new Superlight is screwed on? Can it be removed to fit conventional mounts like Talleys etc or have they made the top of the action proprietary in some way?

No mounts available yet just the rail. Yes you can buy barrelled action at reloaders for $1050?

Be keen to see a photo without the mag in place so I can see how it clips in. Did you use the plastic from the trigger guard for the magazine to clip into?

Cheers

A treat to carry

Originally Posted by Nick.m

Be keen to see a photo without the mag in place so I can see how it clips in. Did you use the plastic from the trigger guard for the magazine to clip into?

Cheers

I had to use two tikka bottoms on the husky 8000 build and then I’m doing a ar type stock for the Grendel and fitting a modified 223 mag to that… but that’s a pain that one

Thanks. I think the best bet for me would be to try source some kimber montana bottom metal to use or potentially get a 3d printed plastic insert for the mag to clip into.

Wicked, looks like you have the light weight bug good @Scott Cowan
Look forward to seeing what you come up with

Originally Posted by Scott Cowan

A treat to carry

Was 2.4 with the light scope, now it’s over 2.5 with the illuminated burris

Originally Posted by Gkp

Wicked, looks like you have the light weight bug good @Scott Cowan
Look forward to seeing what you come up with

I think it’s a result of starting with Mauser 98 builds lol. Here’s a carbon stock I finished recently for a finnbear weighs 530g with butpad

Originally Posted by Scott Cowan

Yes if I was going custom barrel I’d not choose 308. Just that the new howas only come in 6.5creedmoor and 308 and I want a short barrel so thought 308 would better suit that

I've got a 16 inch creedmoor. Factory 129 Interlocks are going 2600, and factory 143 eldx 2530 ish. Both kill deer super well even at those speeds. Can squeeze an extra 100fps out of each with reloads but the factory shit kills so well I haven't bothered loading. The 143 will carry velocity out to 400 no drama
Even starting at the more sedate speed.

It's a kimber hunter with goop removed, dpt muzzle forward, and vx3 1.75 - 6 about 2.7kg all up so nice to carry and no drama to shoot. Hops around a bit on a bipod but recoil is comfy as and can spot shots no problem shooting over a pack.

Originally Posted by Nick-D

I've got a 16 inch creedmoor. Factory 129 Interlocks are going 2600, and factory 143 eldx 2530 ish. Both kill deer super well even at those speeds. Can squeeze an extra 100fps out of each with reloads but the factory shit kills so well I haven't bothered loading. The 143 will carry velocity out to 400 no drama
Even starting at the more sedate speed.

It's a kimber hunter with goop removed, dpt muzzle forward, and vx3 1.75 - 6 about 2.7kg all up so nice to carry and no drama to shoot. Hops around a bit on a bipod but recoil is comfy as and can spot shots no problem shooting over a pack.

That’s a good weight, good speed too. The 6.5 creedmoor is my other option

Originally Posted by Scott Cowan

No mounts available yet just the rail. Yes you can buy barrelled action at reloaders for $1050?

Ah yes, right you are! When I looked the other day they had listed the stocks but there was no sign of barreled actions as yet. I'll be interested to see one in the flesh to see if it's a tuned/lightened 1500 action or if they've invested in a load of new parts and it is actually a whole different action.

Originally Posted by Steelisreal

Ah yes, right you are! When I looked the other day they had listed the stocks but there was no sign of barreled actions as yet. I'll be interested to see one in the flesh to see if it's a tuned/lightened 1500 action or if they've invested in a load of new parts and it is actually a whole different action.

It’s a different action, lighter than the mini too. Barrel shank thread is also different.
What a pain as I’d love to just stick with the Tikkas lol

Barrelled actions are available via reloaders: https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Fir...k%2016%2012x28