Stone Glacier Rifle Roundup

Today there are more options than ever when buying or building a rifle. To help answer some questions we get and to help share what we use and why we took a handful of our employees and asked them to go through their primary hunting rifle.
0:00 Intro
0:34 Kurt Racicot
3:05 Taylor D'Agostino
3:58 Zack Boughton
11:00 Andrew Whitney
15:52 Ryan D'Agostino
18:00 Lyle Hebel

[@DualMinersRC]

This video got everyone heated! It’s like any other hobby folks, you put money in because you enjoy it…at no time anyone in this video says you NEED these rifles to hunt. I hunt with a $300 savage axis and a good piece of glass on it…but if i enjoy hunting and have the money to spend why would i not dial in a rifle to fit what needs i want in the field.

[@tomschumacher5434]

👌🏼

[@andyc.947]

drinking game: take a drink every time someone says what they are 'running'

[@stoneglacier9636]

Sounds like fun to us!

[@CoeurDuPetitPrince]

I don't wanna die.

[@jdirt1982]

So what are you guys running??

[@BMCBryce]

Thank you for saying this!!! I get so tired of guys saying they are running this that or the other. All the while they never actually run. You can’t run a gun, a bino harness or any other piece of equipment. Just the thing to say I guess.

[@sammiller4321]

Great Collection firearms! I loved the Woodstock with the Ruger 77 action modern with a nostalgic feel! Great job!

[@stoneglacier9636]

Yes the Ruger 77 action is a classic.

[@oldwisdom1026]

Stone glacier. This young man Zack is a class act! I met him up on the mnt several years back, very good young man.

[@MD-hf8rp]

Just an observation but I recently came across your video on the “black label” gun build and now this video granted they are a couple years apart but with your relationship with Proof and Defiance, say nothing of some PRS experience comments made by individuals being interviewed someone should have helped you guys with ring spacing on the rail and a more forward position of your scope in those rings. Having the rings mounted as far apart as possible on the rail and your turret position as far forward in the rings as possible without touching the front ring is a game changer with respect to a flatter shooting position, eye relief and the balance and recoil management of the rifle. The upside is all things being equal you all are choosing a “weight appropriate” set up for longer range shots than a 5-6 lb featherweight can achieve. CW3, USA Ret SOCOM alumni 1990-2015

[@johnbaldwin351]

Maaan those are some sweet builds! Heavy though. I'm running a Barrett Fieldcraft with a Leupold VX-3 4-12 and Kramer snipe pod. Just over 6 lbs

[@tommcguire7873]

Thanks for all the ideas you could incorporate into your rifle or next build, shoot straight guys

[@stoneglacier9636]

Thanks Tom!

[@timdixon4883]

Enjoyed that cheers

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Using the tripod as a gun rest works great for me instead of a bipod. Shot a Idaho California Bighorn with that set up and it worked great. Love the Night Force scopes, have two and they are awesome. Also really like using a Safari sling instead of a conventional sling, especially in heavy cover and fast shooting. Good luck hunting.

[@stoneglacier9636]

That's awesome to hear! Agreed on all fronts

[@eddieb4227]

You know that people complain about the cost of your rifles. I have a specific rifle and wildcat cartridge I want to build. But reality is, I could have built it 3 times over. Instead I spent the money on other firearm supplies and equipment. Over $1000 on stuff that didn't work or was inferior to what I already had. If you don't have the fortitude to save up and buy the best, don't complain when somebody else does!

[@jackbuendgen389]

Good looking rifles guys!

[@stoneglacier9636]

Thanks Jack!

[@D_Boone]

Surprised by how many people don't understand the concept of hierarchy of weight. You save weight in places it isn't important SO you can put it where it is important.

[@stoneglacier9636]

Hit it right on the head!

[@jlpowell8432]

@@stoneglacier9636like the Khales scope? I looked at it but decided to try the Razor LHT

[@stoneglacier9636]

@@jlpowell8432 Zack actually has both and loves both scopes. The Kahles obviously has a deeper feature set and handles the competitive side of shooting better. Both are capable for 99% of shooters in our opinion. The key with any scope is to shoot it and test it to make sure it's accurately tracking when dialing for longer shots.

[@mattk2833]

What color is that paint job on Ryan's 7 SAUM McMillian stock? Is it a standard option from McMillian or a custom job? Looks great with the proof barrel.

[@dristonlouis]

Awesome rifles guys, really want to build my personal rifle similar to your guy's, whenever I can afford it! lol

[@stoneglacier9636]

Thanks Driston! It's not cheap but it's definitely worth it.

[@domr358]

Really appreciate you guys! Lyle Hebel, can you provide any details on the Pic-rail on your M-77?

[@lanetaglio]

What mod did Kurt make with his Mark V bottom plate?

[@mhortman1253]

There are some hating ass folks in these comments. Hey guys if their gun is too expensive for you don't build a gun like theirs. Nice rifles guys good luck on your future hunts!

[@stoneglacier9636]

Thanks!

[@gleneastman7563]

don't think i'll be working at stone glacier anytime soon. "my name is glen and here's my stock 30-06 savage" lol

[@stoneglacier9636]

Haha love it! We have some stock guns floating around the shop for sure. Just couldn't feature everyone's rig. We might have to do a stock rifles of SG video.

[@jonathanclifton8052]

Zack- tech question for you. It looks like you’re running the Hawkins Hunter bottom metal with the three round flush fit magazine. How does the 300 WSM feed with that set up? The reason that I ask is that Hawkins recommends their medium action magazine for that cartridge because they claim that the short action magnum magazine has feeding issues.

[@thinsche]

Kurt, I’m curious if you went 1st or 2nd focal plane on the NX8? I’m looking at this scope for a .300 WBY. Great video guys, loved seeing everyone’s setups!

[@stoneglacier9636]

1st focal plane on most of the scopes in our office. Kurt's are 1st

[@RobertRafael-nm1ek]

nice video

[@801tb]

Impressive setups. Makes my stock Mark V seem pretty plain.

[@jfox71]

It kills them just as dead. My savage 116 gets the job done.

[@tylerdooley4783]

6.5 WBY RPM all the way!

[@tanderson166]

What tripod is that?

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Way better stuff then our sniper team had back when. lol the animals are toast

[@stoneglacier9636]

Technology has come a ways that's for sure

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@stoneglacier9636 man ain’t it when I retired in 2007 there was so much ballistic computers watches range finding binoculars with ballistic WiFi to computers. I still read the wind though and taught my guys the old school basic too 👊🏻

[@stoneglacier9636]

@@sheerwillsurvival2064 Hard data and good instinct will always have a place in any good shooters kit

[@wtfooptimax200]

Awesome video! What’s the best way to contact Lyle? I’ve got an old Ruger M77 tang safety model that I’d love to breath new life into and it may be helpful to pick his brain since he’s obviously done a great job with his.

[@stoneglacier9636]

Probably by hitting him up on Instagram! @lylehebel

[@krolelov179]

Great setups! Why did you go with 4 in Arca plate? Salmon River Solutions have Mini Arca plate 1.7 in long. It's lighter and will probably work just fine with the ball head in the video.

[@stoneglacier9636]

For the extra ounce or so it allow some flexibility in the balance point of the rifle on the tripod. But yes, you could make a shorter plate work.

[@krolelov179]

@@stoneglacier9636 Thanks, that makes sense. Ordered one today!

[@dgreenapple]

Thank you for the detailed presentations. I learned a lot. I am going out in CO next year with a guide who insists that my scope be at least a 50mm Objective Lens. I have a Leupold VX5 3-15 x 44mm and I'm wondering why the guide is so insistent on 50mm. I would be interested to hear thoughts from anyone on your team why this is such a sticking point for an Elk hunting guide. Thanks.

[@stoneglacier9636]

That's a pretty ridiculous request. There is no reason the VX5 that you have would not be totally acceptable to use on your hunt. I would hope your guide would want to know if you can use your rifle well more so than if your rifle has a 50mm objective.

[@dgreenapple]

@@stoneglacier9636 Thanks!!! You cheered up my day. I can use the rifle. I comfortably shoot a red construction brick (8" x 4") at 260 yards first time almost every time!! Love to shoot accurately.

[@Sundodgerdown]

The real shocker is not a single Tikka in the group!

[@stoneglacier9636]

We have 2-3 guns built off Tikka actions among some of the other guys here at the shop. Just couldn't do a review on everyone's setup. Tikka makes a great product!

[@tomschumacher5434]

How was the process for putting a proof barrel on the Weatherby? I have a RPM I’d like to swap barrels on, just curious if it was a pre fit or what? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@stoneglacier9636]

You just need a gunsmith to chamber a barrel. No prefits exist currently.

[@tomschumacher5434]

@@stoneglacier9636 awesome 🙏🏼 thank you for the response!

[@Dream-season]

Can’t believe how heavy these all are … wowza

[@trevorhenry7056]

No body shoots anything from the Vista sister companies??... :(

[@cdub6429]

What tripods are you running?

[@stoneglacier9636]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jTfpqDa52ai5I

[@jamesgalliver6652]

All petty sweet. I'm surprised no one is running a vortex scope.

[@shuswapoutdoors]

Vortex are garbage, that's why... they have one hell of a marketing department though.

[@andcat7162]

@@shuswapoutdoors I wouldn’t say they’re garbage but they are heavy. I personally don’t like them but they’re not bad if you can’t afford a leupold.

[@landonboomsma2594]

@@andcat7162vortex razors Gen 2-3 are nice and maybe a few PSTs are ok for the money and a designated target rig but after that I would consider all other scopes made from them, especially for a hunting rig to be junk

[@nickr1641]

What is the make/ model of the tripod?

[@stoneglacier9636]

We have a tripod roundup video that should cover pretty much all the tripods shown in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jTfpqDa52ai5I

[@nagibson1]

I was really surprised how heavy their guns are.

[@bartb21]

Well shooting a 212 grain ELD-X at 3200 fps I would want a bit heavier rifle too. I am with them on a bit more weight in a rifle I know shoots where I want, it is a trade off for sure.

[@jordanworthington8853]

I’m interested in building an elk/deer rifle and have come across a lot of 6.5prc and 300prc options. Does Andrew feel like the 6.5prc is adequate for elk?

[@stoneglacier9636]

At the right range it would be. Like any caliber you need to understand your bullet performance and what it's effective range is. If you were building a gun for elk the 300PRC is the better option.

[@stephens208]

Watch Ron Spomer’s channel he covers this topic over and over so you don’t end up hunting elk with a 6.5 CM and thinking you can head shot at 800yrds.

[@jamessammann9183]

Jordan taking many elk and deer and bear 6.5.prc .my fav calb. One shot kill..

[@sagespinner9526]

Does the nightforce nx8 have locking turrets?

[@stoneglacier9636]

No it does not.

[@yo2stix]

The Atac has locking turrets.

[@jf7393]

30-378 in a 9 pound gun. That will wake you right up in the morning

[@charlesmullins3238]

Best part of wakin up is recoil in yer cup…and scope rings over your eye

[@john8890]

Barrel: Proof research Trigger: Timney or Jewel Stock: AG Seems to be a common theme

[@jackbuendgen389]

And berger bullets

[@tomschumacher5434]

ELD-X Bullets

[@downsouthoutdoors88]

Was nice to see a ruger m77 and a Boyd’s stock goes to show you don’t have to have a 10k setup to have a nice quality rifle. How come no 300 or 7 prc ?

[@stoneglacier9636]

Yep, we love them all. No 300 or 7 PRC for no reason, just doesn't happen to be in our team's quivers right now.

[@dgreenapple]

Interesting that every (or almost) rifle uses a Proof Research barrel. Are you guys sponsored? That must be one heck of a barrel or someone is paying you to use them.

[@stoneglacier9636]

Nope no one here is sponsored or paid to shoot PROOF. Just great barrels and another brand based here in Montana.

[@stephens208]

Do you get a deep discount on proof barrels? Don’t lie. I work in the industry

[@clintkamerzell1041]

Everyone that works in the industry gets a discount from proof if you sign up

[@rotasaustralis]

Nice rifles. I'm not sure why the relatively recent confusion between "Calibre" & Cartridge". This confusion turns up these days on every video, particularly American derived videos. Being that "Calibre" has nothing inherently to do with barrel swap & cartridge change. Not a huge issue, I realise however, it would be nice to see the correct terminology used which, tends to give the impression that they know what they're talking about.

[@jackbuendgen389]

Caliber means the bore diameter. A cartridge is what the barrel is chambered for. For instance a 308 caliber bullet will fit in a 308 Winchester, 30-06, and 300 win mag but the cases and chambers are all different. Likewise a 6.5 creedmoore and 6.5 prc are the same caliber (.264) but have different cases and chamber dimensions.

[@lanetaglio]

Tay, where can I get an SG Stencil to paint my stock?

[@stoneglacier9636]

You could use a sticker to outline the logo and then cut it out of card stock or a think cardboard to make one.

[@lanetaglio]

@@stoneglacier9636 Thank You!

[@vernonlarson7016]

Why aren't u guys shooting Barnes's bullets. Love the Ruger rifle. I run alot of actions from Rugers. Montana. Bat. Defiance. Remington and terminus. I got a 300rum on a Remington and a new one getting built on a terminus action. U guys got some nice rigs.

[@stoneglacier9636]

We've just found good shooting bullets with other brands and they've worked well over the years. Barnes does make some nice bullets, just haven't loaded up any rounds with their offerings yet.

[@jlpowell8432]

@@stoneglacier9636they really stomped the game up with the AR15 TSX 50g barrier blind carteidge. 2900fps from 10.5” barrel whilst retaining mass 🤯 oh good hunting rds too 🤣 they make a 127g for the 6.5PRC wanna test

[@jlpowell8432]

Why is no One running the Vortex Razor LHT’s? Even the 4.5-22 is only 21.7oz

[@landonboomsma2594]

Vortex are junk unless you’re looking at the razor Gen 2-3 but they are super heavy. Most people use leupold or nightforce and hunting rifles

[@charlesmullins3238]

Savin for 1 on my 6.5prc carbon waypoint

[@jlpowell8432]

@@landonboomsma2594 yea I did say Razor. The LHT 4.5-22x50 is a fairly new Razor line

[@landonboomsma2594]

@@jlpowell8432 yes I know. Not a fan of those I’d much rather run a Leupold

[@weldiansyahweldi3913]

Semoga saya bisa punya senapan untuk berburu

[@CodyOutback]

Do you sell the cheek pad on Ryan's gun?

[@stoneglacier9636]

No.

[@kuhnp62]

​@@stoneglacier9636who makes that cheek riser

[@SLOWELK307]

Stone glacier stock pads gonna be available soon??? 👀

[@jackbuendgen389]

That's would be cool

[@stoneglacier9636]

That was a custom one off product we sewed up. No plans to make them unfortunately.

[@shuswapoutdoors]

@@stoneglacier9636 how about a SG light weight rifle rain cover? I've got a few designs in mind.

[@stoneglacier9636]

@@shuswapoutdoors We are working on a scope cover that should hopefully be out in the next year.

[@swe3n525]

ALL proof.. lol

[@runezrap8438]

All that knowledge and he still calls it a “clip”

[@runezrap8438]

To be clear, love the high quality content and everything about this brand just found that funny.

[@MrHf4l]

So Kurt is nit picky about 3oz in his pack but is carrying a 10lb rifle…? I don’t get it.

[@stoneglacier9636]

When you work your butt off to get to the places Kurt hunts being able to capitalize on a difficult shot on an animal that you may only get a chance at every few years then yes, he will carry a few extra pounds to capitalize on the opportunity. Saving pounds on your other gear allows guys to carry extra weight in their gun which is a pretty critical part of the kit when it comes to filling tags.

[@MrHf4l]

@@stoneglacier9636 I see your point. I do it with a 7.5lb rifle setup every year and never feel like I need a heavier gun to make a difficult shot. Just kind of a counter intuitive to carry a 10lb gun around but then deny yourself the ability to make a hot meal just to save a few oz.

[@stoneglacier9636]

@@MrHf4l Kurt sometimes goes stoveless but almost all the rest of our guys carry stoves to make warm meals. We save ounces where we can and in ways that don't effect our performance in the field. We could make lighter backpacks but then they couldn't haul out the loads required by a hunter.

[@z987k]

@@stoneglacier9636 I refuse to believe you're all such crap shots you can't make a good shot with an average 6.5lb(8ish all up) gun at virtually any range.

[@deank4603]

What? Nobody shoots standard factory rifles anymore?....says the jealous the guy.😆

[@stoneglacier9636]

There are some great factory rilfes but once you go custom it's hard to go back!

[@davidfleer5307]

I agree but it’s if they have the money more power to them, I have other bills to pay

[@davidgregory1793]

For a company that specializes in lightweight gear I can’t believe how heavy all of your rifles are. No way I’m lugging a 12lb gun up and down the mountain no matter how nice it is.

[@brianjaynes1030]

I am NOT taking firearm advice from folks, who as a whole, dont seem to know the difference between a clip and a magazine.

[@honcho714]

Option 1 . Don't be a pussy, option 2. Lose a few lbs off your person .

[@D_Boone]

@@brianjaynes1030 What about backcountry hunting experts? You really dismiss a vast amount of knowledge simple because someone refers to something by its common vernacular? You know, when our fathers and grandfathers were hunting, their rifles loaded with what? Yeah, clips. Literally who cares what they call it?

[@theliberating1]

Get in better shape. The benefits of a stout hunting rig outweigh (pun intended) the benefits of a lightweight rig.

[@D_Boone]

I think a box of ammo in most of these calibers costs for then my rifle did.🤣

[@nathan22outdoors8]

only the weathervys are expensive, other than that the caliber choices arent bad

[@nathan22outdoors8]

and 7 SAUM, just got to that part in the vid, he chose an off caliber too

[@mhorvath7183]

It's a magazine, not a clip.

[@D_Boone]

Who cares?

[@caesar5555]

Thanks! Now can we do a video with real caliber like 338 Lapua? Thanks!

[@durtydan3685]

No wonder they need 3 lb frame packs when they are carrying 10-12lb clubs, and i thought my 9.5lb 300 wby mag was a tank for a hunting rig

[@stoneglacier9636]

Weight isn't the only factor when choosing gear. When we can cut weight and retain function then we absolutely will. Most of our guys work tirelessly to get opportunities and just feel that a little extra weight in the rifle can go a long ways in making a great first shot on game in the field.

[@MrHf4l]

There’s not a single gun on this video I would carry on a hunt… $5000 for 9-12# rifles 😂

[@stoneglacier9636]

To each there own. Guys have been killing animals with open sight guns for years.

[@MrHf4l]

@@stoneglacier9636 I can afford any gun I want but choose to take light weight factory guns into the backcountry. Plenty of options out there that shoot just as good as these $5k heavy rifles. Seems to me all the “company gear guys” just want to look cool with their proof research barrels and make videos about how cool their rifle is. I’d rather spend that $5k on tags and transport every year personally.

[@stoneglacier9636]

@@MrHf4l Glad that the lightweight factory guns are working for you. Unfortunately we've used lightweight factory guns and honestly most of them just don't perform in difficult situations like we want. Given we like to practice a lot with our hunting rigs, a light barrel heats up very quickly causing POI shift on larger strings of fire meaning less time for practicing and more time waiting for a barrel to cool down. Pros and cons to all of it.

[@jagmeetsmann]

My Sako 85 is under 7 lbs scoped

[@benjaminfarr2586]

@@stoneglacier9636 You'll be lucky to find factory guns that actually shoot 1" MOA.Many are 2" groups whch is fine for short ranges. I've have custom rifles like these built and they tend to be 1/4 - 3/8" MOA or better with the right ammo. A 4,000-5,000 rifle may not be worth it to everyone but if I have one shot at an animal, I'd rather have a little extra weight and accuracy in my rifle. I personally shoot Khales 5x25 scopes with SPUHR mounts as the glass is insane and they track like a NF. Yes, I know they weight 2 pounds...

[@davidfleer5307]

It looks like who wants to spend more money on their gun video, but it all comes down to who can shoot them accurate that’s why I buy the cheaper guns practice is the key

[@stoneglacier9636]

David we all could spend much more money on guns then we have here. When your job and passion is hunting, spending some extra money on a gun that you trust and that shoots lights out seems pretty appropriate to us. Nothing against cheaper options, we just use the gear that works best for us.

[@clyntmyles4067]

I can understand where David is coming from, nothing against a good purpose built setup, it just seems these days any new/young/first time hunters see custom rifles all over social media and think that they have to spend thousands to get out into the hills and enjoy themselves. They can do the same thing with an out of the box Rem 700 or Tikka t3 for example. Don't get me wrong, my main hunting rifle is a custom build, so obviously nothing against them.

[@stephens208]

Clynt I couldn’t agree more! I work in the hunting/firearm industry and I answer these questions every day, it’s unfortunate that social media has glorified hunting to point where if your not spending every last dollar on high end gear or shooting animals at un-ethical ranges your not cool! My suggestion to customers is spend more time in the field hunting then saving money to buy all this expensive gear because the bottom line is you can’t be a skilled successful hunter if your not hunting. Use what you have and can afford, our grandfathers used to get it done every year with almost nothing.

[@dwightschrute491]

I know more than you.

[@hazmatops]

Bud I thought this was a video by profesionales right up until the guy referred to his rifle’s magazine as a clip. Do better.

[@D_Boone]

Who cares? Literally, who cares. It's common vernacular because hunting rifles used to be loaded with...clips. Seriously, grow up and stop trying to gatekeep based on language.

[@hazmatops]

Bud you use a stripper or en blonc CLIP to load a magazine. I bet you call a tissue a Kleenex🤣

[@justinllanes1999]

You build a light weight rifle spend ton of money but it’s under 10 bs. And had it 20 years we all know eldx was not for 20 years nice guns but I don’t want to make you shame on your video

[@BB-nw3mj]

Is that english?

[@jagmeetsmann]

Not even single gun is well put together. These rifles are meant to hunt from the couch. From loud muzzle breaks to two pounder scopes , ridiculous!

[@TheHybridHunter307]

Are you suggesting that your standards for a mountain rifle are the absolute standards?

[@stoneglacier9636]

Hunt from the couch eh? Weird since all these guns go on long distance backpack hunts without complaint.

[@elinsmier]

I signed in specifically to tell you how stupid this comment is.

[@williamallan4735]

Nothing says I shoot whitetail out of a tree stand at 80 yards more then your tag being 2MOA hunter. Probably shoots a .270 win or a 300 win mag and zeros his scope to be 1.5 inches high at 100 yards with 2 rounds out of the same box of ammo he has been hunting with since 2005.

[@BCBtrucks64]

muzzle breaks for hunting rifles ?... you young blokes are all about the tactical crap so unnecessary , big caliber rifles with plastic stocks and then some guys use a "muzzle break noise maker " to control recoil ? , and by the way you are aloud to say millimeter even if you are merican

[@stoneglacier9636]

Appreciate the input. Muzzle brakes reduce recoil thus allowing you to better spot your impacts which is something any good hunter should strive to do on their shots on game. Are they obnoxiously loud, absolutely.

[@deserthawk4178]

haha, you said blokes. do your monarchs allow you to own a gun?

[@elinsmier]

Mils is short for milliradian, not millimeter.

[@skinfluithero4885]

You clearly know very little about guns if you have to question the purpose of a break and think mils is short for millimeter. 🥴🥴

[@williamallan4735]

Tell me you are old without telling me you are old….. very few if any on here are using light plastic stocks, most of them are using high end carbon fiber stocks and are on the heavier or middle weight side. Muzzle break will help significantly with recoil and if they don’t mind the noise…. Then why do you care? Is there something about the muzzle brake that is unethical or hurts you in some way?

[@honcho714]

Suppressors on hunting rifles just aren't worth it .

[@DakotaDinwoodie]

Maybe in your opinion. to quote a wise man, "What kind of bullshit are you spewing?"

[@honcho714]

@@DakotaDinwoodie it's called logic , try to get familiar.

[@DakotaDinwoodie]

@@honcho714 Can you teach me?

[@honcho714]

@DakotaDinwoodie unfortunately I don't think I can , it's similar to common sense , either you have it or you don't.

[@DakotaDinwoodie]

@@honcho714 please, do explain to me why you think suppressors arent worth it? please also explain how to remove a harris bipod instantly.

[@RookCustoms]

All these Kats in comments talking shit about the price of these rifles... All the while they have 60 guns and 10,000 rounds of 5.56 for the zombie apocalypse. 😂😂 Sell some of yo shit and you will be able to afford something pricey.

[@andrewtulip7409]

my brother has a whole room full lf guns and gives me a hard time for only having a browning maxus wicked wings duck gun, CVA accura lr-x, and building a new rifle.😂😂😂😂

[@alfredomartinez2615]

What tripod is that??