There is another current thread asking this exact same question. Evidently you can get the Hawkeye in synthetic if you want. You can get a McMillan stock and that should shed some weight but will cost you a good bit. Sounds like you prefer the Ruger.
Do you think the M77 270 will be a bit redundant to the laminate '06? I mean not enough of a different rifle overall as far as weight and feel etc... Point being maybe something a full pound or more lighter might be what you would really appreciate in the hills?
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