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Working a little on the light side for sheep hunting was wondering if any have good ideas on lightweight rifle for a lefty.

ill prefer bolt action.

thanks.

NULA. I'd do a 7/08 at 22", twisted correct and stick something on top with an M1 please!

Not sure how lightweight you're looking for, or what your budget is. I was looking for something lighter. I realize that Tikkas are hit or miss with most, but EuroOptics has the T3 in left hand coming in sometime in August. I ordered one in 260 Rem, advertised at 6 lbs 13 oz. I also have a rebarreled & fluted (24") a LH Model 70 in 6.5x55 that I will be putting in a McMillan Edge stock that should weigh in around the same weight.

Before ordering a high dollar rifle, I'd look over your existing stash and see if it would make more sense moneywise to add a McMillan Edge stock and possibly rebarrel.

My 0.02...

T3s are a miss for me.

My budget option: Rem 700 short action donor, mountain rifle profile barrel in 260 or 7-08, fitted into a McMillan Hunter's Edge. Around 6.5lbs with a 3-9 Swarovski Z3 or 2.5-8 VX3 in Talleys. Lots of money left over for sheep hunting guide fees (vs the NULA).

Custom option: as above, but built off a Pierce Ti action, saving you another half pound.

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They are real lightweights

I had a Lh 700 in .284 Win with a fwt contour barrel and Brown Precision stock. With a 2-7x Leupold it was less than 6.5# and would be a great sheep rifle.

And they are like sheep

FWIW, a M700 short action with a mountain rifle contour barrel in a Bell & Carlson original Ti stock with Talley lightweights and a Leupold 4X scope (9 oz) weighs 6.5 pounds, this in .308. A smaller diameter chambering may add another ounce.

Switching to a bit lighter stock like a Brown Precision, Bansner or McMillan Edge � all about 22-23 ounces with paint and pad) will save you another 4 to 5 ounces.

thanks for your starting help on that thread.

i should have said Left hander not leftie lol ...

to add some infos im local hunter so no guide where im intent to go ...

i never heard about a TI or bell& carlson in LH any hints on those.

Maybe you can track this one down from a couple weeks ago........

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/6563316/1

There is one left handed for sale on ebay right now, but for Long Action. Try stockysstocks.com Many to choose from.