jt402, Can you clarify “light”! We didn’t see 8.5 lbs (scoped, loaded,slung) to be heavy! In my judgement that makes it neither a “lightweight” nor a “heavyweight”, But.....am curious as to what is a practical, lightweight hunting rifle? memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
