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So after combing through the parts weight database, just looking at the posted numbers, a 37 oz build is possible just buying off the shelf stuff, but that begs the question, is sub 2lbs possible?In regards to the lightest possible (non AR) bolt action rifle build... theoretically with a titanium or skeletonized action, 17oz including bolt and trigger is possible. A 13oz stock is possible. And if a 17oz 16 inch pencil barrel works for an AR15... maybe someone could make one that lightweight for a kimber or Rem700 style action. So...
Theoretically:
17 oz bolt/action/trigger
17 oz Barrel
13 oz stock
That would be a 47oz (sub 3lb) bare bolt 223rem action rifle.
However, I think the bottom end of the 223rem AR15 bolt rifle ULUL possibilities is under 2.5lbs, maybe even 2.25lbs with a full 16 inch barrel. So, I doubt it would realistically be possible to beat (weightwise) the AR15 platform with a traditional bolt action rifle.