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I do have a pre-64 Featherweight that comes in at 7.5 lbs, but I haven’t hunted with it yet. I just don’t see a 8lb rifle as a problem. YMMV.

Need has very little to do with anything we, in America do these days.

But I prefer a sub-7lb rifle if I'm putting in the miles.

When I'm not, I've got some boat anchors I use too.

Maybe you need some testosterone? Just saying....

FFS. Cabin fever alread? Going to be a long winter.

Good thread. Let’s keep the lightweight pics coming.

Man I'm going to have to break out some of my heavy rifles, looks like our manliness is on the line. You've seen a couple of my lightweight rifles, but I want everyone to know that I rarely use those. Typically it's a rifle in the 12-13 lb range and my hunting is always uphill both ways.

We can play a game if you want. Post a pic or video of you doing something "manly" and I'll try and top it. Lather, rinse repeat.

Testosterone ain't my problem. Having the brains to understand why some would prefer a lighter rifle in certain situations, however, appears to be something you do have a problem with.

What’s your problem dude? Your bent because I hunt with a 8lb rifle? Really? Ok. You do your 6 lber, and I’ll do my 8. Jeez.

I have to have light rifle because I’m carrying an extra two pounds of meat in my pecker. Sorry you have a micro-penis and don’t understand.

Um, you're the guy calling people names for using lightweight rifles in a lightweight rifle picture thread. Nobody, me included, said you have to use a lightweight rifle. You, on the other hand, felt the need to say I need to get more testosterone since I prefer to hunt with a lightweight rifle sometimes.

That kinda makes YOU the douche.

Kingston, do you have a link you could post of our “newest member with staying power” so JoeBob doesn’t feel like he’s the only one?

still think the LW hunter is the best thing savage has come up with. other than the 1920s, those were ahead of their time.

Common Montana species, 7mm-08, ti knob, Al triggerguard, 6x36 Leup in LW’s



M7, 7mm-08, HS Precision, 4x33 Leup in LW’s. Bolt mailing out to Kampfeld today for ti flutes and ti cuts to handle.



Honorable Mentions:

Finnlite 6.5x55, campfire knob, fluted bolt, mcmillan, hard chromed for pimp points, Leup 6x36 in Conetrols



Creek bottom cruiser, just finished and going for paint soon. Rem KS 30-06, ti cuts on handle, knob, ti fluted bolt, sniper grey, put in a heavier mcmillan ks rendition at 28oz. Pussy cat to shoot 180gr. Trijicon 3-9x40 green dot duplex in Leup Backcountry mounts.

Those Conetrol rings are cool!!!!

Definitely don’t see enough of them on rifles

I only have one that probably qualifies as an ultralight.

My Montana 7mm-08, 6lbs as shown with Talleys and a 2.5x8



Next at 7.0 lbs is a Rem LVSF .308 in a Hunter's Edge, also with Talleys and a 2.5x8



Add 2 more ounces for the Model Seven AWR in 7mm SAUM, Talleys and a 3.5x10



My heavyweight at 7.25 lbs, .338-06 in a MCM KS stock, dual dovetails and 2.5x8

That may be the Goldilocks rig right there. Not only is it lightweight it won't kick your fillings loose and the 6.5 grendel had plenty of juice for most North American hunting. Also relatively affordable.

Really surprised at how light these superlights are. 30-06. The Even with heavier limbsaver pad. 6lbs 13oz with Talleys and 3.5-10-40 Leupold vx3. Bare rifle weighs 5 lb 14 oz.

Fully loaded