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Lite weight 30-06
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<blockquote data-quote="SilverbulletMAG" data-source="post: 1599292" data-attributes="member: 108181"><p>I just went through this same drill. I wanted at least a 1:10 twist so I could stabilize heavies better so that rules out the Tikka for me. Pay attention to the twist rates if that matters to you as well... <a href="https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/help-choose-next-pack-rifle-3-options.215968/" target="_blank">https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/help-choose-next-pack-rifle-3-options.215968/</a> Not for an African hunt but a light weight mountain rifle that I could use on anything from muleys to elk. </p><p></p><p>After looking at all the Kimbers and light weight offerings by Browning, Christensen Arms, Tikka, Weatherby, etc., I settle on the Barrett Fieldcraft in 30-06 and so far, I am very happy with this rifle (just broken in and beginning load development). With a VX5HD 3-15 and rings, the whole package is right around 7lbs and feels like a feather. Even though it's super light, the design and quality recoil pad make it feel nearly the same as any other 30-06 I've ever shot over the years. Highly recommend this rifle and am thankful to other forum members for pushing me in this direction as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SilverbulletMAG, post: 1599292, member: 108181"] I just went through this same drill. I wanted at least a 1:10 twist so I could stabilize heavies better so that rules out the Tikka for me. Pay attention to the twist rates if that matters to you as well... [URL]https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/help-choose-next-pack-rifle-3-options.215968/[/URL] Not for an African hunt but a light weight mountain rifle that I could use on anything from muleys to elk. After looking at all the Kimbers and light weight offerings by Browning, Christensen Arms, Tikka, Weatherby, etc., I settle on the Barrett Fieldcraft in 30-06 and so far, I am very happy with this rifle (just broken in and beginning load development). With a VX5HD 3-15 and rings, the whole package is right around 7lbs and feels like a feather. Even though it's super light, the design and quality recoil pad make it feel nearly the same as any other 30-06 I've ever shot over the years. Highly recommend this rifle and am thankful to other forum members for pushing me in this direction as well. [/QUOTE]
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