It's been kinda slow at work so I've had time for my mind to wander more than usual . Lately in my head I've been trying to design the most compact and lightweight bolt action short range deer rifle I can . It will never be built unless I find a jar full of gold coins in the back yard but just dreaming , I already have a model 600 in 35 Rem so the new one has to trump it in weight if that's possible . What I've come up with is using a mini Mauser action . There's one chambered in 22-250 so that's the base . 18-20" light weight barrel chambered in 35 IHMSA short enough to fit that action and power close to 358 win . Composite stock and a lightweight base/ring /scope set up . Besides going with custom titanium action and or a carbon fiber wrapped barrel can anyone think of a more compact and light way to build this dream rifle ?
Tim