How light is an 'ultralight'?

Ruger claims 6.2 lbs for the 16.1" barreled .308 Scout, a Hawkeye, on their web site. I use mine with Ruger's polymer 3-round mag which is much lighter than the factory supplied 10-round steel mag.

The 20" .30-06 has a pencil barrel which should compensate for the longer action in terms of weight. Hefting the two, the Scout feels a bit lighter. Unfortunately I don't have scales that will weigh the two.

A Google search also suggests Ruger claimed 6.25 pounds for their 'All Weather Ultra-Light' .30-06 with the 20" 'reduced weight contour' barrel.

In any case, the rifle is noticeably lighter than my walnut stocked M77, MKII and Hawkeye rifles with a standard weight 22" barrel. After shooting the .30-06 yesterday, I wouldn't mind getting one for myself.

Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!

No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.

A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.