Lightest Rifle Possible

[z987k]

In a traditional bolt gun it's pretty hard to get under 4lbs for the bare rifle. Scopes that are sub 20oz are rarely any good so that puts you a bit over 5.

The straight pull AR is the lightest, but lacks much of what most want in a hunting rifle.

 

[Old3Toe]

Light rifles are more difficult to shoot well, most especially under circumstances that matter. 8lbs is the sweet spot.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

In a traditional bolt gun it's pretty hard to get under 4lbs for the bare rifle. Scopes that are sub 20oz are rarely any good so that puts you a bit over 5.

The straight pull AR is the lightest, but lacks much of what most want in a hunting rifle.

Trijicon accupoint 3-9 is well under 20oz and it’s a great scope. Not really a dialing scope but still a great option at 13.4 oz.

 

[Aoudaddy]

Kimber Montana rebarreled to 6.5-284 with a Lilja modified kimber contour, added a bansners muzzle brake and its half moa with factory ammo.

Talley LW rings and bases and Leupold 4.5-14 long range

Pretty sweet handling rifle

 

[z987k]

Trijicon accupoint 3-9 is well under 20oz and it’s a great scope. Not really a dialing scope but still a great option at 13.4 oz.

Kenton will make you a turret for it.

 

[StupidLightweight]

The straight pull AR is the lightest, but lacks much of what most want in a hunting rifle.

I’m no fan of hunting with ultralight rifles, but what are the straight-pull ARs lacking?