Best non custom mountain rifle

[shooterrdy]

Proof Research and Bergars Mt. Rifle

 

[Ridge-Runner92]

Tikka T3 in 7mm Magnum, I run 168 Berger Classic Hunters and It Shoots extremely well. Its my Grab and go gun

 

[Mosby]

I have a Model 7 in 7-08 with a 12 oz stock. Hard to beat.

 

[FLAK]

Marlin 1894 in .44mag (Southern Appalachians).
Rem.700 in 300 Win mag (West Tx. Aoudad).

 

[LightFoot]

I have a Model 7 in 7-08 with a 12 oz stock. Hard to beat.

What 12 oz stock?

>>>----JAKE----->

 

[Newtosavage]

What 12 oz stock?

>>>----JAKE----->

same question

 

[cbeard64]

Had a Kimber MT in .300 WSM that was terrible. Will never own another Kimber.

Went to a Sako Finnlight in the same caliber and it has become my favorite rifle for over a decade. Just picked up another in .270 Win.

At the DSC show in Dallas I asked the Sako rep about the advantages of the Carbon Lite over the Finnlight and he said “There are none. Stick with your Finnlights. They are among the best rifles we have ever made.” I believe him.

Most have learned that ultra, ultra light rifles give up too much in shootability. 7-8 lbs “all in” seems to be the sweet spot. My Finnlights are 7 1/4 lbs. loaded with scope and sling.

Anyway, my 2 cents.....

 

[Newtosavage]

Had a Kimber MT in .300 WSM that was terrible. Will never own another Kimber.

Went to a Sako Finnlight in the same caliber and it has become my favorite rifle for over a decade. Just picked up another in .270 Win.

At the DSC show in Dallas I asked the Sako rep about the advantages of the Carbon Lite over the Finnlight and he said “There are none. Stick with your Finnlights. They are among the best rifles we have ever made.” I believe him.

Most have learned that ultra, ultra light rifles give up too much in shootability. 7-8 lbs “all in” seems to be the sweet spot. My Finnlights are 7 1/4 lbs. loaded with scope and sling.

Anyway, my 2 cents.....

I've been eyeballing a .270 Finnlight for a few weeks. How do you like that stock?

 

[cbeard64]

I have always liked it fine. The rifle “fits” me perfectly.

 

[Mosby]

What 12 oz stock?

>>>----JAKE----->

There used to be a company called Lone Wolf out of Colorado if I am remembering correctly. Its been several years. They had their own stock molds and you had to send the action to them for fit and bedding. I sent them my model 7 and had it re stocked. Lightest weight rifle I own.

 

[meta_gabbro]

I'm going old school; 1952 Remington 760 GameMaster in 30-06. My grandfather's got one with a custom stock he made, comes in at 7.45lbs with scope, sling, and an empty mag. Hurts like hell to shoot since the stock is a bit short for me but it's nice to lug around the mountains.

 

[Boarmaster]

If I was going lightweight I would narrow it down to Model 7,Barrett Fieldcraft or Kimber Montana. For my purposes a 7mm08 or 308. Topped with a VX 3 or 3i in 2.5-8x38 Scope.

 

[Mosby]

Had a Kimber MT in .300 WSM that was terrible. Will never own another Kimber.

Went to a Sako Finnlight in the same caliber and it has become my favorite rifle for over a decade. Just picked up another in .270 Win.

At the DSC show in Dallas I asked the Sako rep about the advantages of the Carbon Lite over the Finnlight and he said “There are none. Stick with your Finnlights. They are among the best rifles we have ever made.” I believe him.

Most have learned that ultra, ultra light rifles give up too much in shootability. 7-8 lbs “all in” seems to be the sweet spot. My Finnlights are 7 1/4 lbs. loaded with scope and sling.

Anyway, my 2 cents.....

I bought a Kimber BGR when they first came out years ago. It couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with the factory barrel at the range. Had a Hart barrel and a Mcmillan stock put on it. I have killed a lot of deer with it but it isn't an MOA rifle. I normally get rid of inaccurate rifles and probably should have just sold the Kimber but I was young and foolish.

I have never bought another Kimber and would buy a Sako or Model 7 before I got another.

 

[HNTR918]

Kimber Hunter.

 

[magnum44270]

Tikka t3x. Light, accurate, easy trigger spring upgrade.

 

[Mark86]

Kimber Montana or Cooper Backcountry....because their awesome

 

[mcseal2]

My Browning Hells Canyon Speed is a great shooter.

 

[Tikkamike]

x bolt and tikka are hard to beat

 

[shooterrdy]

Proof Research elevation great rifle for the price

 

[RDobrow]

Proof Research elevation great rifle for the price

As mentioned by others, the Kimber Montana and Barrett Fieldcraft, are top picks that won't break the bank. I'd vote 7-08 or 6.5 cm.