I know where there’s an older Sako .30/06 with lovely wood for $850. Have all the nine-pounders I need just now.
Yeah, weight can be an issue.
With the craze for light weight rifles, it's harder for those older walnut stocked ones to compete. And, generally fancier the wood, heavier the stock.
I personally don't want a rifle that's so light it's harder to shoot accurately. I like some forward heft on a light rifle, seems to make for a steadier hold.
