Posted by Sebastian Lambang on Dec 21, 2011; 9:00pm
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/The-Perfect-Fly-rifle-tp5076487p5092906.html

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I asked this question the other day at the range and was surprised by all who contributed, so I thought I would get your thoughts as well. Makes for great info for someone reference or just dream about.
So, you have just won lotto and you want to build a light fly rifle for the 500 metre event, whats the best action, barell, stock and trigger that would go togther to make a owner proud?
We will want to know which calibre as well and why. ie better balistics etc or just easier to see the holes in the paper.
Maybe you would just take a blank check to gunsmith xyz and ask him to build you his prefect rifle, would like to hear all your answers.

Of course it will have a March or Nightforce scope on it.

Thanks

David Dundas


Personally I will choose these combinations:
Stolle type receiver (not round action) - 'cause from machining standpoint it's more difficult & needs higher skill to make. More rigid in the same weight, more larger surface for glue in.  
RBLP with micro right port - 'cause it will be faster. A drop port will be very nice too.
A reliable & smooth extractor - is a must.
Ejector is not a must - my preference is light tension only. I reduced mine.
7mm cal - I love my .284win straight - great BC, easier to see bullet holes at 500 - yet light/manageable recoil.
(A 6.5 cal should be good too, but I don't have one so can't speak).
Light neck turn - mine is .316 - I think it's just fine.
.200 freebore or more - mine is .120 only.
A nice, smooth - chamber & muzzle crown.
Extra wide fore end stock - 6" or more.
Extra wide buttstock - straighter angle, more parallel to the front.
Low rider carbon fiber stock & light wood combination - it dampens the vibration very well, yet light & rigid.
Balance point of the rifle somewhere in between 2" - 4" in front of the receiver face.
Any (brand) barrel that can/will shoot - S/S.
Heavy taper, at least 29" long - mine is a Maddco 1:9, 30", 1 1/4 taper.
One piece base/rings - it's more stronger & secure from machining standpoint, yet light (can be made at 3.5 oz only)
March scope, for sure.
A nice, smooth & crisp - properly adjusted & timed 2 - 2.5 oz trigger, either Jewell or Kelbly's.


seb.