The simplest thing to do is sell the brown and pre 64 barreled action and grab a Kimber Montana 270.
But I don’t think that’s the motivation behind this.
I had a Montana in 280ai, but my brother wanted it more than I did, so it lives with him now. For a factory option, and for my wants and needs, the Montanas can’t be beat. I’ve got 3 of them, and had 3 others that I’ve let go, just because they were duplicate calibers, and the other guns in like calibers had more sentimental value.
I’m not looking for the lightest rifle possible, I’ve got ones in the safe I’d never come close to, weight wise, with a model 70, and I know that. I’ve just always wanted a custom on a pre 64 70 action, and I like lighter rifles. I’m just looking for feedback on real world lightness, without shaving every possible minuscule oz. and throwing tons of money at it. Already have the action, stock, factory featherweight bottom metal. So just trying to brainstorm with the help of the fire, and see what is realistically possible.
