Light weight .308 lever action suggestions

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Anyone have brand preference for a light weight .308 lever action? I’m thinking it will be my pig gun, but will also use it for elk.
 
I've thought about getting a Win 88 - but in .284 and not the .308 - but it would be a fun gun for sure in either caliber.

I do have a BLR in .308 - I got it in the late 80's when I was 12 or so. It's been a great gun and still shoots right around MOA with handloads. The trigger pull is not terribly crisp - but it balances great and I love carrying it and shooting it.

Current production guns you can buy new - I would say either the BLR or the Henry's big bore. I haven't shot a Henry's big bore - but I have one of their 22's and they make a quality gun.

If you are good hunting used guns, then a Marlin with a JM stamped barrel - or a Savage 99 that is in good condition would be fine gun safe additions.
 
Anyone have brand preference for a light weight .308 lever action? I’m thinking it will be my pig gun, but will also use it for elk.
Marlin 1893 .30-30. Proven pig and elk rifle. Still works today. .308 bore. :)

Light too.
 
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