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If I want something light, I'll grab a lever gun with irons.
My iron sighted lever actions weigh more than most of my bolt guns do with optics.

A typical Marlin 30-30 will vary between 7-7 1/2 lbs depending on the stock. For less money there are several bolt guns that will weigh just over 6 lbs and can be kept under 7 lbs with carefully chosen scopes and mounts.

You don't have to spend a fortune for a lightweight rifle, but my Kimber sure is easy to carry.

An 8.5 lb rifle.

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A 6 lb rifle with a brick taped to the barrel would weigh less. Would you carry around a rifle with a brick taped to the barrel?
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