I am looking at getting another light rifle, wondering what you all would get. I do not have the $ to get another custom. I can go about $1500 for rifle, and will put a 6 power Leupold on it. I want it stainless, synthetic in 7-08 or 308. So what say you.
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Model 7 in 7mm08. If you can find a used FS stocked model, the camo one, not the crappy black plastic one, they are great. There was new in the box FS in 708 a while backo Gunbroker, but pricey.
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I'd fondle a Kimber Montana and Sako Finnlight, then take home the one that felt right. I really want to like Forbes rifles, but there are enough bad stories out there to keep me away. It's unfortunate, because a Forbes would seem to be exactly what you're looking for. Maybe it's worth a roll of the dice for you? A Forbes could be an excellent compliment to your NULA.
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I like my Tikkers, but am playing with a Montana in 308 that is impressing.
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The Tikka will come in at 7 lbs scoped. A Kimber will be $400-$500 more, but be about 17-18 oz lighter. The extra money buys a far better stock, and CRF as well as more than a pound weight loss. I like the Tikka very well, but the extra money for the Kimber is worth the difference to me. If I were on a more limited budget and considered 7 lbs light enough, I'd have no problem recommending the Tikka.
You could also pick up a Remngton 700, stock it in an Edge and be right at 7 lbs and within your budget. A Winchester 70 will be about 2-3 oz heavier.
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The Tikka will come in at 7 lbs scoped. A Kimber will be $400-$500 more, but be about 17-18 oz lighter. The extra money buys a far better stock, and CRF as well as more than a pound weight loss. I like the Tikka very well, but the extra money for the Kimber is worth the difference to me. If I were on a more limited budget and considered 7 lbs light enough, I'd have no problem recommending the Tikka.
You could also pick up a Remngton 700, stock it in an Edge and be right at 7 lbs and within your budget. A Winchester 70 will be about 2-3 oz heavier.
Spot on advice. My Montana is a full pound lighter than either of my Tikkas. I have an Edge-stocked 700 LA with a VX2 that weighs 7lbs, 5 oz. I expect the 700 SA project I am working now will come in close to the same weight with a McSwirly.
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We'll as much as I love my NULA, an the Forbes sounds good, I haven't seen very good reviews on them. I like the Tikka, and have shot the T3 lite. The Montana I have not shot or even seen or handled one in person. But I believe the Montana might be the ticket.
I don't get out much. But WOW ! Hands down the lightest center fire rifle I have ever handled. Can't recall the exact price. But sure you could reach out to SAS via PM if interested.
The thing i didn't really like about the Kimber is the stock ergos. Maybe I would get used to it if I owned one, but it didn't feel right when shouldered. Didn't like the grip angle etc. That being said, i think they are a superior stock to what comes on most factory guns.
