HBR parts list by weight

[P1ZombieKiller]

Anyone have the weights of their HBR rifle parts?

30br Barrel (weight and length)
Stock
Scope (MFG and model)

 

[LVLAaron]

Lilja has some good calculators for barrel weight, if that's helpful.

Computer Software - Lilja

We have five files available as a free download as indicated below. These are zipped files. Bullet Design Calculation Program – Available in two formats: Free Download as an Excel file or Free Download as an .exe file- more information on this software.Benchrest Barrel Weight Calculation Program...

riflebarrels.com

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

Thats great, but I dont know what the range of stock weights are.

I am thinking of getting a stock built, and ai would like to know the weight range to ask for.

I have the action weight, scope weight (that I plan to shoot), trigger and guard weight.

But I have room to play with on the stock and barrel. Wondering which one I do first so I can leave the last piece of the puzzle to say , I have this much weight to use.

 

[WillyTP]

Gotta keep the stocks at two pounds or less. I can’t remember exactly what mine is, but imagine building a LV and the hunter taper barrel being the savior…..

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

So you can get away with 24 ounces or there abouts?

 

[AlNyhus]

Wes, with all the 5" of shank length, a HBR contour weight of 4 lbs, 14 oz. is a good guideline. The most common fixed 6X scopes will be from 13.5 oz (Burris HBR) to 18.5 oz (Weaver steel tube T6). Sightron, Leupold and aluminum tube fixed power 6X's will be in the 15 oz range.

 

[WillyTP]

Definitely, heck I was able to find a SWFA 6x scope new, it was 21ish ounces and I was able to make the 10 pound weight

 

[Pete Wass]

Definitely, heck I was able to find a SWFA 6x scope new, it was 21ish ounces and I was able to make the 10 pound weight

The key is to find a scope maker that will stay in business, retain a 6 x model for an extended period of time and make a model that is usable. A lot to ask for a hand full of shooters. There was a time when there were custom shops that would do work on scopes and have been people who would do custom work but there doesn't seem to be any of them around anymore. If we have to pay double the price for scopes, are we willing to do it? I, for one will. We could have learned a lesson from Jewell Triggers.