heading out west for a hunt next year. what the best lightweight rifle for up to $1,500? will be chasing elk and mule deer.
Why not just use the ruger 308 that your already have? Your model goes 6.5 lbs when dropped into a ruger sythetic stock, getting rid of that goofy laminate stock. Thats as light as a tikka t3x lite.
The 7oz burris scout in warne mountain tech rings goes 10 oz.
All the ruger 308s are a true short action, the tikkas are not. Also, the faster 1:10 twist on the ruger 308s, they group the longer/heavier bullets with outstanding accuracy.
Anyhow, dont overlook your feisty lil 308 carbine.......
