It has a reputation for accuracy, which helps. It will kick harder than a 30-06 so I'd avoid it in a true ultralight, but it should be OK in a rifle that weighs 8 pounds loaded and scoped.
Okie John
So A 6 pound Forbes rifle Might be difficult?
If you are thinking about 300 WSM in one of Melvin's rifles you will need a Model 28 short action. Forbes were only manufactured with Model 20 and Model 24 actions.
