Originally Posted by prairie_goat
Originally Posted by salmonhead
I guess a few ounces don't matter. I've always wanted an actual light gun. All my stuff weighs 9-10# hunting weight. For its intended purpose as a walk around gun, and future child's gun, I'd like it to hunt in the low 6's. The further south of 7# the better.
All great advice. I appreciate it.


Those really light rifles are really tough to shoot in the field. It's entirely possible to overdo the lightweight deal.


What do you consider optimum weight for a 223 bolt action?