Those of you with P14-M17 based, heavy calibre, 24 to 26 inch barrelled, wooden stocked rifles (.375 to 404 )......... what sort of weight are they ??
......8lb, 10lb ??

Roger

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Originally posted by yumastepside:
Those of you with P14-M17 based, heavy calibre, 24 to 26 inch barrelled, wooden stocked rifles (.375 to 404 )......... what sort of weight are they ??
......8lb, 10lb ??

Roger

I believe my Rigby is 9lb 9oz.

I have a 416 Remington Mag on a M17. Without sling, scope, rings, bases and empty the digital scale says it weighs 8.8 pounds

That's like asking how much should your wife weigh.
It all depends on the barrel and stock you put on it; here are the action weights, Enfield with ears removed: Everyone thinks that Enfields are big hogs of steel; but they actually aren't that much heavier than others.
1917 Enfield; 46.35 ounces
98 Mauser; (vz24) 44.9 ounces
Post 64 Win Model 70 44.9 ounces .Yes exactly same as 98.

My Cogswell and Harrison 404J on a P14 action weighs 8lb 2.4oz empty.

A nice weight.

I have a couple '17's.
'06 original barrel and same only 300 win.
Both are closer to 10# and 26".

George

....looks like mine will be about the same....9.3x74R, 25" barrel and Pecar scope, pretty close to 10lb.

Roger

The last two I built in 404 and 416 Rem. weighed 8.5 and 8.75 pounds naked. I could have shaved a half a pound on either one of them, but a little extra weight makes for less recoil..Both calibers should be at least 9 to 9.5 scoped and ready IMO. Add a muzzle brake and drop a pound off the rifle is an option..