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About 20 minutes and a dull soldering iron can make that fake checkering plenty grippy
I don't own one, however will one of these days, so don't get me wrong on the Tikka - I'd ensure one is carrying an additional magazine. ( Or look for a option to the plastic in case it's dropped )????
My stable is full of Remington's - My light one is a Stainless Synthetic Mtn in .280
I'm partial to a...
Tikka T3 Stainless/Camo combo. It comes in 5 calibers at a $900 price point. It's a Cabela's Exclusive with a fluted barrel, and if your patient every now and then you get a coupon good for use on guns! That particular Tikka .300 Win Mag starts at 6lbs. I have one and my scale said 5lb 14oz w/o the scope, so even better! A stock magnum under 7lbs w/scope! If you don't want a mag, same 6lb starting weight.
The Weatherby Ultra Lightweight Magnums are 6 3/4lbs and the non-magnums are a 1lb lighter, but twice the price of a Tikka. Double the price for a quarter pound? At least it is a Mark V which means tighter tolerances over the Vanguards.
Otherwise as stated, a used Kimber Montana can be found under a grand and a new one just over. For a pretty penny a NULA can be had, but that's starting to get custom?
How about a Thompson Center Contender carbine with 16 1/2" barrel in 7-30 Waters, Choate stock and 3x Leupold. 5.6#
Mine was 7lb 2oz, scoped. My 270WSM Montana is the same weight. That's about as light as I wanna be. If i want less weight, I'm looking at packs, boots, bags, etc. Most guys would benefit more from fewer cheeseburgers.
Mine was 7lb 2oz, scoped. My 270WSM Montana is the same weight. That's about as light as I wanna be. If i want less weight, I'm looking at packs, boots, bags, etc. Most guys would benefit more from fewer cheeseburgers.
I'll take the sushi......