Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Originally Posted by TX35W
I like Kimbers, but for $2,600 I would...

buy a used Winchester classic in 375 H&H ($1,200)
22 oz Bansner stock ($450)
stainless (sporter contour) barrel by Lilja Benchmark etc ($380)
Then use the remaining funds to pay someone to chamber it and bed it and end up with a rifle that would shoot in the 0.2's/.3's and weigh 6.5 lbs.

Pretty easy decision. Though I do like Kimbers.
You will have a tough time making that weight using a model 70. I’d figure 7 pounds. But aside from the hair split, that would be a nice way to go.

Yah you might be right. Basing that on a 26" Whelen I have, medium sporter contour on 90's classic action, muzzle diameter is .665 (at 26"). It's 6 lbs 11 oz in a brown stock with steel bases and aluminum bottom metal. I guessed it might come in a little lighter with thinner barrel walls and a 24" barrel. But...I might be overlooking something.