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I am looking for a lightweight rifle in .204 ruger.Not set on a bolt action.But dont want to spend over $1000. Any advice?Thanks
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1 - Remmy model 7 predator 2 - Thompson Center Venture predator 3 - CZ 527 4 - Tikka lightweight These are probably your best choices ... in no certain order. 
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#1 or #4 on Ricky Bobby's list or you could screw a 700 together on a Ti stock.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/w003.jpg)
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thanks guys.Stay away from Savage?or will they shoot good enough?
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Nothing the matter with salvage accuracy. But, you said a lightweight.......
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I have a Ruger Ultra light... I think you'd like it..
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you want accurate correct ?
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You wanna come shoot with me, with YOUR lightweight?
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+3 on the Ruger ultra lite.
I have one that I put in a Ruger compact lam stock.
GREAT little light walkabout rifle! It'll put 5 shots under 1" at 100 yds.
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The Thompson Venture Predator, which would be a lower price point, is looking more appealing to me: 5R rifling, 22" barrel, db mag and moa guarantee. Have heard/read mostly good about 'em. Also might look around for a good used Remington LVSF in that cal. I have one but ain't gonna let it go. 
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Buy a used CZ 527 for $500 or less. Should cover three shots with a dime  100yds.
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I'd shop around online and get a Kimber Montana 204 Ruger.
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CZ 527 in 204 is about as light as you will find and very accurate for such a light weight rifle
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Too many choices.got to fondle the T/C yesterday,felt pretty good,but would have to ditch the china scope price was 599. I will try to find a CZ,Ruger,and Tikka
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A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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At 6.6lbs as shown I can't imagine anything better. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/TOM64/image-6.jpg) Kimber Montana
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At 6.6lbs as shown I can't imagine anything better. Kimber Montana Yep, hard to top one of those. Nice rifle. What you shooting in yours?
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Haven't shot it yet but have some 35 gr Bergers to try. The original owner said it loved Fiochi 40 grainers though, I believe they used 40gr v-max's.
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1) Kimber Montana.....Lightweight 2) Savage Model 16....Mid-weight 3) Savage Model 12....HEAVY WEIGHT I love the .204 and I like the Model 16 Weather Warrior. I've had two of them. And I'd love to try a Kimber .204 at some point. Here's my new Savage .204 ![[Linked Image]](http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc482/magermountain/BR%20and%20Varmint/11-17128.jpg)
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