Need a lightweight Rifle

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I am interested in buying a VERY lightweight rifle in .300 WSM, .270 SM, or something comparable. I hike over 100 miles a year hunting so the lighter the better.

Also, kick is not an issue. I just don't target shoot enough to worry about it. Everyone gave my hell about buying the.300 Ultra because of the kick... It's never bothered me for a second.
 
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Geoffrey,look at the Browning A-Bolt stainless stalker Mountain TI it weighs in at 5lbs 8 ozs.It also comes with a composite stock that has been dipped in Duratouch coating!Titanium receiver
with a composite bolt sleeve!I have one in .270 WSM and love it!
 
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here is a pic of Mountain Ti!
 
Another one you might take a look at - not sure if you like any particular brands, but the Remington Alaskan Ti is a nice gun. Like the Browning, it has a titanium receiver, weighs 6 1/4lbs and comes in a couple of different magnums. Its overpriced if you ask me, but I did just get one a couple of weeks ago in 25-06, shoots Federal factory ammo 100 grain TSX's under an inch so am pretty happy with it. With scope I'm right at a little over 7lbs.
 
check out the sako 85 finnlight,I bought one in a 270 wsm and after working up some loads i got it shooting 1/2" groups.I think rifle alone weighs 6.2 pnds.sweet rifle
 
THATS ANOTHER REASON I BOUGHT THE TIKKA T3 (.300WSM )...ITS PACKS A PUNCH...AND ITS SUCH A PLEASURE TO CARRY ALL WEEK. I THINK THEY CAN STILL BE HAD FOR AROUND $600.00 BUCKS....YD.
 
the t-3 for the money is awesome. it's a very very accurate gun, it's simple to clean, smooth to operate, light weight, and has a very nice adjustable trigger. One of my hunting partners just bought one after seeing me pack my 300 wsm for the past three seasons. . . He's happy as heck with his. . .
 
If money is not a serious issue I would look at Christensen Arms( http://www.christensenarms.com/rifles.html )...they are flat out amazing rifles. If money is still not an issue, I would contact Nosler in Bend, Oregon about one of their custom rifles. If money is an issue go with a Tikka or Sako. Happy hunting.
 
Look at the Kimber 8400 Montana. I have one and love it. Light weight and can shoot long distances. Good luck. It looks like you have a few choices.
nk
 
I believe that Kimber Montana is around 5-1/2 pounds in the 338 Federal chambering and is one potent light weight rifle.

RELH
 
RELH, how do you like that 338 Federal cartridge? I am a diehard fan of the 338 win mag, my favorite caliber of the many I own, and while I've never shot a 338 Federal, I'm very interested in hearing what you think of that caliber. For the distances most game is shot at, I'd think it'll be an awesome caliber.
 
I thought about sending my rifle to Christensen Arms to have them rebarrel and restock my 300 ultra, but after reading a bunch of posts online I decided to hold off due to all the negative comments(?)
 
Another vote for the Tikka. I have one in 7mm Rem Mag and I'm laughing all the way to the bank. Tikka is touted for its accuracy out of the box, but its ability to stand up to all of the abuse that I've put mine through and still maintain its accuracy has impressed me even more. I've been considering adding a 300 WSM to my arsenal, but whatever the caliber, I've already made up my mind that my next rifle is going to be a another T-3.
 
I have a McWhorter Custom rifle. It weighs 7lbs 8 ounces with sling and scope. It shoots like a dream. I shot a oryx in the new mexico hunt a little over 500 yards. It is priced reasonable compared to other custom guns. I bought it through one of the gun auctions. If anybody is interested I will look it up. The caliber is 300 wsm.
 
I am a little further down the same trail. I got a Kimber 84 in 338F last year. Crazy light - like under 6#s with scope.

For those interested in 338f - I have not yet found a load it loves, but shooting 1.75 inch groups with Nosler Partition 210gr. Gearing up for Elk with it next month. Last season it took two whitetail with the Barnes X in 180gr factory load. Two does broadside that took not a step at about 200yards, then lost one that ran - too far a shot or more likely bad distance judgement/shot placement. I have a rangefinder now. I intend to limit myself to 250yards for Elk withit.

The kick does get a bit much at the range - but ok once you are back in the field. I recommend practice and a recoil pad while practicing.

I am not sure this is the answer yet...
 
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>LAST EDITED ON Feb-22-08
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>Geoffrey,look at the Browning A-Bolt stainless
>stalker Mountain TI it weighs
>in at 5lbs 8 ozs.It
>also comes with a composite
>stock that has been dipped
>in Duratouch coating!Titanium receiver
>with a composite bolt sleeve!I have
>one in .270 WSM and
>love it!

+ 1 on this rifle I love it I have the 325 WSM. Shoots awesome. Does not kick that bad.
 
+1 Browning Ti

I own two of them... one in a 270WSM for my wife (and my backcountry rifle) and one in a 7mm08 for my kids.

ODDNUT1
Kirt C.
 
I have a kimber montana 8400 in a 300wsm and it is the lightest and most accurate gun I have ever shot.

CABugle
 
I agree with Hoytem, if money is not an object the christensen arms would be the best, and lightest. For the money value and lightest the Browning can't be beat. To step up a little in quality and a little heavier the other posts have mentioned all of them that I would consider.
 
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check out this rifle by ruger in a 270 love the gun it awsome!its the ruger M77? Mark II ? International rifle.
 
I believe HS precision makes a gun that would fit your bill. In .270WSM it weighs in right at about 5.5-5.75 lbs. They are well made guns and shoot sub 1/2 groups if you do your part. Ultra light arms also makes a lightweight that will shoot and the Weatherby Vanguard makes a light gun too for a little more variety to peak your interest.
 
LAST EDITED ON Nov-07-08 AT 04:36PM (MST)[p]I STRONGLY suggest you give the Tikka T-3 or T-7 a look. Both rifles are under 6.75lbs and from all the info I could find on the net, both shoot MOA or better and the T-3 is around $550 and the T-7 around $875.
Also FWIW Gun Tests Mag just gave the T-3 a steller review.
 
i checked out the ultra light arms website...wow. a 5ish pound rifle w/ mounts and scope. that is way too light in my opinion. i know everyone wants to carry the lightest possible rifle out there. but a little weight in a rifle goes a long way. a 5 pound gun in a 300wsm! i know i wouldnt be very accurate. i have shot my buddys light weight ruger 300wsm. that thing "snaps" your ass back! then i shoot my ruger 300 mag. it "pushes" you. to each his own i guess. if you can shoot 1" or better groups with a magnum or wsm caliber in a super light weight rifle....right on! if you cant, dont waste your money. cause the lighter you go, the more you pay. nothing wrong with a 6 1/2 - 7 pound gun. im 6'1", 250lbs....so i guess 7 lbs. is light weight to me:)
 
i was being pretty general but if you look at some of the guns out there its close. some go a bit under 6 1/2, some go a bit over 7. look at the specs on some ruger's, remington's, the new win. model 70's, kimber's, etc. actually kimber makes some really light guns as well. but im not talking w/ a mounted scope. im talking dry rifle weight.
 
I just bought a Nosler 48 Custom in .270 WSM. With a Leupold 3X9 Ultralight scope,Talley one piece aluminum scope rings, sling, and 4 rounds of ammo it weighs exactly 7 1/2 pounds.The Timney trigger breaks cleanly at 3 lbs. of pull.

Can't wait to see if it will shoot its guaranteed 3/4" three shot groups.
 
i have the browning mountain ti 300wsm and ohh man is it light even with a scope and bi pod still lighter than any of my buddies guns..... and the kick isnt any bigger with the lighter gun...... look into one of these a little pricy at 1700 got mine for 1400
 
I had a buddy who have one of their guns, Man it's light,
+5 Christensen arms.

"I have found if you go the extra mile it's Never crowded".
 
the regular browning a-bolt is light and the a-bolt ti is inslanely light, nula makes really light guns also as well as all others prevoiulsly mentioned. By the way the Browning a-bolt ti has a duratouch coating on the stock, man does it feel good!!
 
I vote Tikka T3 - you will easily find them in one of the short mag calibers and they are not pricey at all- very accurate, lightweight and durable.

UTROY
Proverbs 21:19 (why I hunt!)
 
There is a lot of things not breathing anymore because of me and my Kimber rifle in 270wsm
 
I own a 8400 montana from kimber
6.2# w/24" bbl - Kales 3 x 9 x 42mm scope - talley mounts
awesome triger - 3-positon safety and control round feed
The 84 model in a short action cartrige is about 5.4# I
think -you will be impressed with either rig

If you want to go custom, consider Les W. at
Rifles Inc. in south Texas - he gets a rem 700 action down
to 4 1/2# -I saw one in .280 Ack and the dude said it was
a 1/2" at 100yd. shooter!

The kimber shoots fine even rapid fire with a hot barrel

My Rem. Mt Rifle in .280 strings the shots high rt after
a couple rounds.
Good Shopping!
Scott
 
Rifles Inc. Less Webernick custom built The titanium is 4.5 Lbs regular action 5Lbs. I have a 7MM rem mag titanium from him shoots less than 1/2 inch and weighs less than 5 lbs
 
>I am looking seriously at the
>Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compact in
>.308 Win. Anyone have
>any experience with this rifle?
>
>
>Wade
>www.HardcoreOutdoor.com


Most rugers, if you do enough research, are not known for their out of the box accuracy. But neither are Kimbers or Christiansen Arms. If you reload, in .308 you should be able to find a combination that will work, if not then I wouldn't expect better than 1.5-2.0 moa, but if you are happy with shots to 300 yards then you would be fine. I do like the feel of their actions.
 

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