Looking for a lightweight rifle.

[Bowhuntamistad]

What do you consider light? My definition might be different from yours.

[Jared.King]

I've handled a Savage lightweight hunter in 6.5 cm and 260. Really liked it.

[Slick8]

There's many many good choice listed above.

I don't know much about the Ruger American but it seems to have a really good following in it's price point. Were it me, I'd get the Tikka in what every cal floats your boat.

For the truck, I have a 788 in 243 or my Marlin in 45-70. The Marlin is good for 200 yards and was proven at 210 last year but falls apart very quickly from there.

[Bumpy]

There's many many good choice listed above.

I don't know much about the Ruger American but it seems to have a really good following in it's price point. Were it me, I'd get the Tikka in what every cal floats your boat.

For the truck, I have a 788 in 243 or my Marlin in 45-70. The Marlin is good for 200 yards and was proven at 210 last year but falls apart very quickly from there.

I saw this rifle about a year ago at the Port Arthur gun show. Thinking back on it I was dumb to pass it up. Perfect for what I want in a proven rifle.

[timoub007]

I have a Kimber Montana in .338 Federal. It is very lightweight and I put a Leopold 2-8 x 36 on top. Total package is less than 7 pounds I believe.

I believe that the stock design is superior to the Tikka and it doesn't kick violently in this heavier caliber. Of course you could pick a smaller caliber and be no issue at all.

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[RJH1]

If you want to be different how about a Marlin levergun in 308 marlin. Looks cool and shoots pretty flat to boot. May not be light enough for you though.

[Bumpy]

Pretty much down to the Remington Model 7. Was thinking a 223 new but the twist rate is 1:12. Doesn't seem like it would do good with the heavier bullets. Found a used 7-08 with the old Remingnton trigger ,2 stocks ,and leupold bases/rings for about 550 shipped to my dealer. Having the old trigger is a plus because I can have it worked to my liking not having to throw away the x mark trash trigger. Now I need to decide on using my 3-9 Redfield or buying a 4x or 2-7x scope.

[300rem7]

7mm-08 with 3-9 and an 18" barrel would make a nice set-up.

[Bumpy]

Putting costs aside I figured a Remington will always have resale value of I ever needed to unload it. I'm extremely exited and can't wait to take a hike in the woods with it. Plan on hunting an area discussed on here that hasn't seen folks in 15+ years.