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Faux Ti 260 LW's 6x42 will go 6lb 12oz done. I believe that's the same weight as a LA Montana, scoped. Uh, no. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa437/boxhead61/IMG_0853_zpsjloitcbh.jpg)
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Went to the Kimber page and see they are making a 6.5 Creed. That would be worth the wait I imagine, as you would be right at 6# with the Talleys & 2.5-8x36.
Would go that route first before another Remington build, unless I had a short TI action on hand.
Would also venture that the Montana in said Creed, would hold value-- though that consideration has yet to figure into any rifle here...:) I'd say you are very close. My 308 with a 2-7 VX2. ![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/BeNBadRacing/DSCN0602_zpsqa5jhi3h.jpg) Barrel length?
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![[Linked Image]](http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/BwanaA/IMG_1411.jpg) Hinged floorplate and long action too.
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Faux Ti 260 LW's 6x42 will go 6lb 12oz done. I believe that's the same weight as a LA Montana, scoped. Maybe with a SWFA on top with steel rings. Haha.
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You mention NULA,I like how the Forbes rifle fit's me compared to the Kimber, Faux TI and the model Seven. Though I haven't tried one in a Manners stock. sold the Kimber and will be letting a Mountain Guide 243(Faux, TI) go soon and keeping the Forbes. Hopefully Barrett brings the Forbes out in all SS and doesn't screw it up! ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/mycalypsogreen/1935cae2-f4be-455c-a214-095075c562b2_zpsz9ztbfgg.jpg) 6lb 2oz with a VX-R 2-7,308
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Faux Ti 260 LW's 6x42 will go 6lb 12oz done. I believe that's the same weight as a LA Montana, scoped. Uh, no. Uh, yeah.
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I've got a couple Montanas, a SA faux ti, and an older SS Model 7 7mm-08. All within 6 ounces of one another (6-6 1/2 lbs).
Never cared much for the model 7 in the factory configuration (whippy feeling), but dropped it into a Brown FS stock a couple years ago and have to say it's my favorite woods rifle. Talleys, Leupold 2-7x32 with alumina caps and I believe it's at 6 lbs 3 ounces.
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If I knew at 25 what I know at 57.....
I would spend the necessary money and have a custom rifle built to my spec's and be done with it. Had I done so I would not have gone through 20+ rifles in 280 Remington looking for the one.
When I finally had a custom 280 AI built, my first thought was, I should have done this from the beginning. I have done the same thing. Hoping to have 2 perfect, to me, rifles before turning 50. 9 months away 
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I am heading in that direction. Don't want to carry any anvils.
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some variations of the above "original mountain rifle" went under 6# sans scope...
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Can anyone tell me the weight of their SW T3 Super Lite?
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6#, 11.3 oz. with a 2.5x8 Leupold (with BC scope caps) and Talley X-lows. That weight includes the mag. Add weight for rounds and a sling.
People who think they need a lighter rifle actually need a copy of Rippetoe's Starting Strength and a barbell.
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Thanks. My '88 700 MR .270 weighs 7 lb. 13.2 oz. w Talleys M8 6x42 nylon sling & 4 rounds Hornady Lite.
Literally weighing whether to put her in Mickey dancing slippers v. 84 .270 or 6.5 Creed v. Super Lite.
This for elk hunt at 8,000-ish altitudes this October.
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You'd probably be at 7 pounds all up. If I had a long action Edge I'd let you borrow it.
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So whats light?
All done, 7# is in my book, 8# pretty much standard, 9# means its a Winchester...
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You'd probably be at 7 pounds all up. If I had a long action Edge I'd let you borrow it. I appreciate that, man. Seriously considering a new edition of the Montana, put the suppressor on it if it looks like I'll be stationary for awhile... I need a light SS synthetic for everything in my approaching dotage...fixin to trim the herd down. Hoping the new Barrett Light rifle is a Kimber alternative.
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LGS has a new in the box Sako Finnlight .308. I weighed it at 5lbs 12 oz.. I can order one in a .260 (1 in 8"). How close should I expect the weight?
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LGS has a new in the box Sako Finnlight .308. I weighed it at 5lbs 12 oz.. I can order one in a .260 (1 in 8"). How close should I expect the weight? According to the Pacnor barrel weight calculator the difference between .308 and .264 in a 22" tube is 1.94oz
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