If I needed one it would be one of these:

Tikka T-3 Superlight in
7mm-08 or 6.5 Creed.

In my mind they are perfect for whitetail or mulies.

Stick a Maven 2x10x38mm RS2 (11 ounces I think) to save weight and color me done.

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