Originally Posted by prairie_goat
Originally Posted by TexasPhotog
Kimber Montana. 1-9 twist.

This.
Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
I would think you want small action for the weight. The Tikka Superlight from Sportsman's Warehouse is 5 lbs. 12 OZ with an 8 twist at $699. Only problem is you have to purchase it there. They are too stupid to ship to an FFL.

Yeah, nothing quite as svelte as a 223 in a long action.


Yes, I would pick the Kimber first. OP said he didn't want to spend $2000, so I figured $1400 might be out as well. Not necessarily svelte but not 8 lbs. either.