Interesting info, thanks. I need to talk to my local dealers and get the low down on availability and price, as well as scope out the used market.
The Henry 30-30 is only 7 pounds, so maybe all of those heavy golden boy type models with the fancy receivers have given them the rep for heaviness.
I have to admit to checking out the Ruger 77/357 bolt gun just a bit. That is very interesting.
