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Stop now.
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A mid weight fine and it would be a great rifle but you can't get to the really light weight range with a Ruger. Once you get past the barrel and stock each oz will = mucho $$$$.
The Kevlar Graphite MPI stock is a viable option and I defiantly would go this route if I wanted a mannlicher. I would start with the Dakota pattern as it is pretty trim and fits me well.
"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli
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