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<blockquote data-quote="buzby" data-source="post: 2977995" data-attributes="member: 120420"><p>I have Kimber Subalpine in 308. Super lightweight. 5lbs 10oz. It's a very nice, cool little gun. CRF, 3 position safety. I thought it would be the perfect backcountry rifle. </p><p>It's not easy or fun to shoot. </p><p></p><p>Then I got a Tikka in 6.5cm. Put it in a KRG stock. 9lbs. Weighs almost 2x as much, but I can shoot it substantially better due to the reduced recoil, extra weight, and better ergos. </p><p></p><p>Believe me I know, ounces equal pounds, and pounds equal pain. But I have no issues carrying that Tikka all day, and it's well worth the weight. </p><p></p><p>Christensen's have a less then stellar reputation, especially given their price. No way I'd roll the dice on one. </p><p></p><p>A factory Tikka or one with an upgraded stock is hard to beat for the weight, value, and accuracy. And the safety locks the bolt. I really like that on a hunting rifle. Anything based on a R700 won't. </p><p></p><p>Otherwise I'd look into a Seekins or a Waypoint</p><p>[ATTACH=full]522707[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]522708[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buzby, post: 2977995, member: 120420"] I have Kimber Subalpine in 308. Super lightweight. 5lbs 10oz. It’s a very nice, cool little gun. CRF, 3 position safety. I thought it would be the perfect backcountry rifle. It’s not easy or fun to shoot. Then I got a Tikka in 6.5cm. Put it in a KRG stock. 9lbs. Weighs almost 2x as much, but I can shoot it substantially better due to the reduced recoil, extra weight, and better ergos. Believe me I know, ounces equal pounds, and pounds equal pain. But I have no issues carrying that Tikka all day, and it’s well worth the weight. Christensen’s have a less then stellar reputation, especially given their price. No way I’d roll the dice on one. A factory Tikka or one with an upgraded stock is hard to beat for the weight, value, and accuracy. And the safety locks the bolt. I really like that on a hunting rifle. Anything based on a R700 won’t. Otherwise I’d look into a Seekins or a Waypoint [ATTACH type="full"]522707[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]522708[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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