mxsailor803
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Ok guys. I've been on the fence lately to build my dad a lightweight SA deer rifle that would be capable of accurate/humane kill inside of 200yds. I was originally thinking a .243 but since I reload, figured I would do something a little different. I'm thinking a 6x45 instead. Now I'm not knocking the .243 as I have one already and used it for 10 years on whitetail. I just thinking something a little more custom. I'm going to start off with a 700 ADL .223 and go from there. Trigger wise, I like Shilen and Timney. Both have done well in my rifles over the years so I'm sticking with them. Barrel wise, this is the area I need help in. There are quite a few good barrels out there and I'm not sure on who to start looking at. Since this will be a walking around rifle, I'm not wanting a huge bull barrel or anything like that. Stock wise, kinda unsure about this as well since I'm wanting lightweight, monte carlo style, and wood if possible. The wood is a personal preferance. I know some composite stocks can really take the the weight off though. Rings, Talley's. Scope, Leupold VX-2 or VX-3 in something around a 2-7 power range. Now for budget, I'm not wanting to put more than $1500 in this build since I already have the rifle. Any suggestions?