Which rifle would you pick, it you had to choose between these to 308's, the Winchester M70 FWT or Ruger M77 Hawkeye? Winchester does not make a M70 Sporter in 308 so I would have to use the Featherweight, it list a 6.5lbs. The Hawkeye is 7lbs. This rifle would be for my teenage daughter. I don't want the rifle to be too heavy, but if it is too light it will kick too much. The caliber will be 308 Winchester. With 150 grain Hornady SST's or Nosler Ballistic Tip's antelope/deer and 150 grain Barnes TTSX's, Hornady GMX's or Nosler E-Tip's for elk/moose for an effective load that does not recoil too much. I would appreciate any opinions.
