So like 20 years ago (or whatever it was) when Melvin Forbes of Ultralight Arms sold to Colt, I picked up one of the Colt Light Rifles in .270 I figured that it was a pound heavier than the Custom guns built by Forbes but at $750 vs $3500 I could carry the extra 1 lb and I had more muscle than money in those days.
Fast forward 20ish years and I have never fired the gun. Has been sitting in the back of the safe. I have a couple high altitude mule deer hunts coming up. I am 61 years old and after I just got back from my elk hunt in Wyoming hunting 9,000 in elevation higher than I live....well I realized that I now have more money than muscle (and lung power). So I am debating buying one of Melvin's New Ultra Light Arms Model 24's in .270
What are your guys thoughts. Should I dump the unfired Colt Light Rifle and buy the $3500 real deal? Is it worth it for the 1 lb savings? (5.75 lbs vs 6.75 lbs)
