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Put me in the 7.5lb club. Me too, but I could make +/- about 1/2 lb work too. But I find the closer to 7.5 you get the closer you are to ideal regardless of the cartridge.
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They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
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A skosh under 7 pounds with a 22 inch barrel and a lightweight low mounted scope makes for a good balance. Light in the hands and quick to the shoulder with just enough length to point naturally, get near full velocity, and tame unruly muzzle blast.
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A skosh under 7 pounds with a 22 inch barrel and a lightweight low mounted scope makes for a good balance. Light in the hands and quick to the shoulder with just enough length to point naturally, get near full velocity, and tame unruly muzzle blast. This one finished up nicely at 6lbs 7.5ozs. ![[Linked Image]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w54/vacrt2002/Mobile%20Uploads/755A41BA-8396-491B-B805-A3EABABAE3BF.jpg) Kills deer, bear, germs and bad breath too  Perfect Swede weight IMHO
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All-up, (scoped, w/sling and rounds) I like something in the 7.5lb +/- range.
Goes without saying, balance is critical, and I prefer a barrel with something like .600" at the muzzle. 7.5 lbs (+/-) ... Agree with the comment on balance. A light weight stock and a tube that finishes at 24 inches "feels about right" to me. I know all the cool kids are pushing 20" to 22" barrels. But I like the slightly muzzle heavy feel that comes with a longer tube...
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Yes, that does look like it would do the trick
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my tikka t3 stainless/syn stock superlite in 260 rem with meopta meostar 3-10x50 and 3 rounds weighs 8lb on the nose. feels good to me.
Big Ed
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Col. Townsend Whelen
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7.5-8 is fine for me to walk with. I’m not bothered by my 9 pound AR for calling either.
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Several years back I bought a Savage model 16 stainless 260 Rem , 22" Bbl. Installed the scope I wanted .I have carried it all over SW Colorado mountains never having weight it or thought about it's weight. Hunted , took game & am totally satisfied. Buy what you like & go hunting.
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Several years back I bought a Savage model 16 stainless 260 Rem , 22" Bbl. Installed the scope I wanted .I have carried it all over SW Colorado mountains never having weight it or thought about it's weight. Hunted , took game & am totally satisfied. Buy what you like & go hunting. So what’s it weigh?
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Several years back I bought a Savage model 16 stainless 260 Rem , 22" Bbl. Installed the scope I wanted .I have carried it all over SW Colorado mountains never having weight it or thought about it's weight. Hunted , took game & am totally satisfied. Buy what you like & go hunting. So what’s it weigh? Haven't got a clue. Never weighted it. The thought to weight it has never occurred to me or burdened me. Have enjoyed it immensely.
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