I'll throw this out to you - Kimber Montana SA, send to Shaen rifles for re-barrel with Lilja 84M modifled cut to 22". I was on a quest to do exactly as you describe. Got sidetracked with the 338 Fed and went 23" Lilja in 338 Fed. With a NF SHV in Talleys it weighs 6lb 12.6 oz. Fully loaded with sling will weigh an ounce or two over 7lbs. It is a sweet set up. For cost, you can find a SA for $900 or less, $325 for the Lilja, $375 or so for Shaen and you'll be at $1600. I had a SA that didn't shoot all that great so the re-barrel made sense.

Last edited by bwinters; 05/30/19.

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