I'm looking for a light weight carry around rifle, and just can't justify a Montucky money wise. The recent T3 Ultra Lite thread got me to thinking. How light can a fella get a T3 to go? Flute existing barrel, and bolt. Talleys, and the Leupy lightweight scope. Aftermarket stock, Edge perhaps. Would it come in around 6 pounds?
Thanks.
R.
3 of my Tikka T-3 Lites advertise 6.3#. I guess you could lose that .3#. Flute the bolt, slab the action, and cut 2" off the 22" barrel (and re-crown). I don't think the Talley's would gain you a weight advantage over the factory rings. That said, I've still installed them on all 5.
Not sure if an edge would weigh less than a factory stock, I guess it wouldn't be hard to find specs for both. I would weigh one of mine, but I've painted and webbed every one. McMillan is now inletting 3 stocks for the Tikka T-3. Good luck, and post some pics when you're done.