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R700 Mountain rifle Talleys, Leupold M8 6x42. 6lb 12oz
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260 gets an easy pass though since 6.5CM came along....Not even close if you don't handload.
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Kind of depends on if you want to shoot 1-3 hundred or 3-6 hundred. A little weight would help longer shots as long as it's light enough to carry and that depends on how you hunt. The Tikka CTR wouldn't be a bad choice either way.
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8 lbs 0 ounces ![[Linked Image]](https://s25.postimg.cc/9mg34xeof/E19_E5_B80-034_D-49_E8-86_B3-7406_C0_A13_DF0.jpg)
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6lbs. 8 oz ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Ri4GcPO.jpg)
Enough already, just shoot it!
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6.5 pounds with scope but no ammo or sling
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Lightweight with 22” max barrel length. I usually opt for the 20” barrel though.
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8 lbs 0 ounces I find 8 pounds to feel just about right. I have lighter Kimber setups but 8 never feels bad to me.
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Those 6x S_B units complete a rifle so beautifully... 
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Got rid of the 260, but still have 6.5CM w/23” barrel at 6lbs 2.5ozs including VX3 3.5-10x40. Also have a Swede bare at 5lbs 9ozs.
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Sorry, but "take anywhere" is kinda vague. Even a .260 could get a bit tiresome from a light rifle for long sessions at the range if "anywhere" includes that use.
For a hunting rifle, 6-7 1/2 pounds sounds right to me, provided it's well-balanced.
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Got rid of the 260, but still have 6.5CM w/23” barrel at 6lbs 2.5ozs including VX3 3.5-10x40. Also have a Swede bare at 5lbs 9ozs. Details man!! That Swede is light. What is it housed in?
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.5 lbs.... But my 725 comes in, scoped, slinged, and loaded, at about 7 lbs. Haven't actually weighed it, but it is lighter than the 700 in .243.... Both wood stocked. both SHOULD be MOA, but have been hinkey lately.... If you ain't man enough to pack a 7.5 lb rifle....... You are probably getting old like me.....  On the other hand, my M98 pushing 10 lb with it's heavy barrel and 1 in groups at 300 yards has it's attractions, even for back-packing..... You pqys your money and takes the penalties...
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Sorry, but "take anywhere" is kinda vague. Even a .260 could get a bit tiresome from a light rifle for long sessions at the range if "anywhere" includes that use.
For a hunting rifle, 6-7 1/2 pounds sounds right to me, provided it's well-balanced. Agree. With scope, ammo and sling I like rifles I’m carrying a ways 6.5-7.5lbs. My 30-06 comes in just over 9lbs fully loaded and it’s not horrible to carry, with a good sling on it, but wouldn’t be my preference for a long haul.
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Got rid of the 260, but still have 6.5CM w/23” barrel at 6lbs 2.5ozs including VX3 3.5-10x40. Also have a Swede bare at 5lbs 9ozs. Details man!! That Swede is light. What is it housed in? . Kimber Montana and work by Dave Bruno ![[Linked Image]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w54/vacrt2002/Mobile%20Uploads/C46AA1B2-1B80-4F70-9F4F-66C3F3EB0885.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w54/vacrt2002/Mobile%20Uploads/FF7A925C-9D69-45FB-A501-8E1F7717EBBE.jpg)
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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.
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Put me in the 7.5lb club.
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My new to me 6.5 kreed is 7lbs 9oz with a swfa 10x pig on it (in talleys). I dig it
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