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My M85 Sako Finnlight 260 rem 1.5-5X VX3 with sling and ammo 6 pounds 13 ounces, I swapped out that scope for a 1-6 VX6 firedot and it is in at 7 pounds even-less ammo.
My M85 Sako Finnlight 308 win 3-9 VX2CDS is 7 pounds 1 ounce with ammo and sling.
I use leupold rings, and for the scopes I use, no issues. They are a couple/few ounces less than 2 piece optilocks. Both guns shoot almost anything under 1 moa. Great trigger, good ergonomics, easy to find a consistent accurate load and no drama. I am real happy with mine, I trust them.
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I prefer classic.
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Satterlee Titanium Mauser.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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My M85 Sako Finnlight 260 rem 1.5-5X VX3 with sling and ammo 6 pounds 13 ounces, I swapped out that scope for a 1-6 VX6 firedot and it is in at 7 pounds even-less ammo.
My M85 Sako Finnlight 308 win 3-9 VX2CDS is 7 pounds 1 ounce with ammo and sling.
I use leupold rings, and for the scopes I use, no issues. They are a couple/few ounces less than 2 piece optilocks. Both guns shoot almost anything under 1 moa. Great trigger, good ergonomics, easy to find a consistent accurate load and no drama. I am real happy with mine, I trust them. Finding a scope and ring combo is a lot easier with the short actions.
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Montana, hands down. Although mine is a 270, I'd be just as happy if it was 243, 6.5 Creed, 308..... Word. I have a 243 and 270 but want a Creed or 22-250 next. The eastern Montana (walk-around)lightweight setup. ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/A%202016/IMG_0459.jpg) It is shooting like a fiend lately.
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Love my Kimber Montana 84M in 308 Win. Light, handy, extremely accurate.
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If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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I have always liked Remington M600 carbines, there is a Colt Light Rifle in 30-06 for sale in my area that is really nice also.
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I'm thinking about purchasing a lightweight bolt rifle, probably in my long-favorite caliber of 308 Win. I'd appreciate any first-hand input on the brand(s) of rifles you'd recommend: Sako 85 Carbonlight? Kimber Mountain Ascent? What others are out there that are in the same weight range that should be considered? Given some of the lightweight rifle threads, we first have to define "lightweight".......... 6 1/2 lbs or less all up--Ultralight. 7 lbs or less--Lightweight. 7 - 7 1/2 lbs--normal sporter. 7 1/2 to 8 lbs--dont walk to far from the truck. Over 8 lbs--hire a gunbearer.......... Casey
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Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively...
Having said that, MAGA.
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Weatherby Ultra lightweight. 5-3/4 lbs bare. A little higher on the price range but no worse than a Kimber MT Ascent Absolutely second this one. I purchased a Savage 16 Light Weight Hunter the other day. They come in .308 at 5 lb 10 0z. They are stainless. Have you shot it yet? I would like to hear your evaluation when you get a chance. I have a stainless Savage lightweight in 223 and love it. I haven't had it long. One of the first loads I developed gave me a 3/4 inch 3 shot group. The trigger is great. The magazine latch is a bit cheesy, but it flat out works. $425 after the rebate (that is still going I believe) The gun is very well balanced. It feels good in the hand and on the shoulder. It's a bargain.
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My next one will be either a Kimber Montana or Adiondack in 6.5 Creed or .308. Don't think you can beat either one for the price of a true lightweight.
Only lightweight rifle I own is my WW Model 70 Featherweight XTR in 7x57. Of all my many hunting rifles, it's my favorite, and quite a bit lighter than the rest.
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My votes go to Kimber Montana or NULA/ULA . I am not a .308 fan, but other calibers in these brands have served me well. I have a Pre-64 Winchester FWT in 270 Win, but it is not in the same category with regard to weight.
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I've been chasing lightweight rifles for 40 years. Finally ended up with a Kimber. If you really want a rifle that CAN be scoped and still keep the weight under 6 lbs they are a bargain. And I have no complaints with the potential accuracy of mine.
But I've also came to the conclusion that it is about 1 lb too light. Something right around 7 lbs scoped seems to be the perfect balance of carryability and shootability, at least for me.
Out of the box a Tikka T-3 will do that. So will a Rem 700 or Savage in an Edge stock. My current go-to rifle is a Winchester 70 EW in an Edge. At 7 1/4 lbs is right on the edge of being heavier than I want. But close enough.
For the money Tikka wins though. I was wondering if you were going to say that. I'm pretty intrigued by the Tikka, as of late, myself... I shoot left hand, so that's even 1 more reason to try one out... However, I'd probably just end up buying another righty....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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My votes go to Kimber Montana or NULA/ULA . I am not a .308 fan, but other calibers in these brands have served me well. I have a Pre-64 Winchester FWT in 270 Win, but it is not in the same category with regard to weight.
donsm70 Not quite, but as JMR40 stated earlier there's a happy medium when it comes to weight, balance and shootability and I'll tell you, at 6.5 pounds, my old 270 fwt is damn hard to beat.... The Tikka and Montana are damn intriguing though when it comes right down to it...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Remington model 7 is a sleeper.
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I've been chasing lightweight rifles for 40 years. Finally ended up with a Kimber. If you really want a rifle that CAN be scoped and still keep the weight under 6 lbs they are a bargain. And I have no complaints with the potential accuracy of mine.
But I've also came to the conclusion that it is about 1 lb too light. Something right around 7 lbs scoped seems to be the perfect balance of carryability and shootability, at least for me.
Out of the box a Tikka T-3 will do that. So will a Rem 700 or Savage in an Edge stock. My current go-to rifle is a Winchester 70 EW in an Edge. At 7 1/4 lbs is right on the edge of being heavier than I want. But close enough.
For the money Tikka wins though. I was wondering if you were going to say that. I'm pretty intrigued by the Tikka, as of late, myself... I shoot left hand, so that's even 1 more reason to try one out... However, I'd probably just end up buying another righty.... I don't think I would put the Tikka in the same class as truly light weights like the Kimber, NULA, or Barrett. It would still be a fine light weight rifle but I think I would choose a long action caliber since the action is going to be long anyway.
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I've been chasing lightweight rifles for 40 years. Finally ended up with a Kimber. If you really want a rifle that CAN be scoped and still keep the weight under 6 lbs they are a bargain. And I have no complaints with the potential accuracy of mine.
But I've also came to the conclusion that it is about 1 lb too light. Something right around 7 lbs scoped seems to be the perfect balance of carryability and shootability, at least for me.
Out of the box a Tikka T-3 will do that. So will a Rem 700 or Savage in an Edge stock. My current go-to rifle is a Winchester 70 EW in an Edge. At 7 1/4 lbs is right on the edge of being heavier than I want. But close enough.
For the money Tikka wins though. I was wondering if you were going to say that. I'm pretty intrigued by the Tikka, as of late, myself... I shoot left hand, so that's even 1 more reason to try one out... However, I'd probably just end up buying another righty.... I don't think I would put the Tikka in the same class as truly light weights like the Kimber, NULA, or Barrett. It would still be a fine light weight rifle but I think I would choose a long action caliber since the action is going to be long anyway. What about the Tikka superlite? The specs on them say 6 pounds..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Easy to chase ounces on a rifle, but don't forget all the other schit you carry too. Swapped the bag on my pack, switched from a sleeping bag to EE quilt with a different tent and saved almost 7#.
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Kimber Montana. Hands down.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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