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<blockquote data-quote="th82457" data-source="post: 1418151" data-attributes="member: 35153"><p>Are you looking for a light cartridge or light rifle ? As far as light rifles go the current Kimber Montana's in short action are very light and shoot very well in a hunting situation. I have one in .308 & my friend has same gun in 7mm-08. Both shoot 3 shots with hand loads into 3/4" or less 100 yd. groups. Biggest thing is to not burn up a bunch of ammo quickly with the light barrel. My .308 weighs just over six lbs. with scope & rings. There are good reviews on the Barrett, Bergara and Coopers are always nice. But I believe the Barrett is the only one that is a true lightweight rifle. Cooper has a new lightweight named the Backcountry I believe - but I have not handled one and I am sure it is pricey. If a standard weight rifle would work, then you might want to check out the Fierce Fury. I think it can be had within your budget and it has great reviews for accuracy & quality. It is very similar to a Sako 85.</p><p></p><p>Good Luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="th82457, post: 1418151, member: 35153"] Are you looking for a light cartridge or light rifle ? As far as light rifles go the current Kimber Montana's in short action are very light and shoot very well in a hunting situation. I have one in .308 & my friend has same gun in 7mm-08. Both shoot 3 shots with hand loads into 3/4" or less 100 yd. groups. Biggest thing is to not burn up a bunch of ammo quickly with the light barrel. My .308 weighs just over six lbs. with scope & rings. There are good reviews on the Barrett, Bergara and Coopers are always nice. But I believe the Barrett is the only one that is a true lightweight rifle. Cooper has a new lightweight named the Backcountry I believe - but I have not handled one and I am sure it is pricey. If a standard weight rifle would work, then you might want to check out the Fierce Fury. I think it can be had within your budget and it has great reviews for accuracy & quality. It is very similar to a Sako 85. Good Luck [/QUOTE]
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