ZR1
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I am looking for a lightweight reliable rifle in the caliber of 300 Win Mag. What model would you guys suggest?
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diem24
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Tikka T3 Lite w a muzzlebrake. It wieghs 5 lbs and is a tack driver. Be prepared for some recoil in that caliber though. The brake will help.
ZR1
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Do you have any problems with the plastic clip and trigger guard? The mossberg 4x4 that I have now has both of those and I would like to have those parts in metal for durability purposes. Do you know if I could get a stainless clip and trigger guard for the tikka?
HighDesertSage
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Browning x bolt. Mine in 300 hardly kicks.
Bambistew
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My vote... Kimber Montana.
Brandenbowhunter
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I was going to throw in the Ruger American, but not made in 300win. Great gun if you want a smaller caliber.
noharleyyet
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Sako Finnlight or Kimber Montana...shave a few more oz's with 300 WSM.
MinnesotaHunter
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+1 on the Kimber Montana and the WSM.
I have a Tikka, great gun, but if you are going for light right out of the box I would go with the Montana.
I have a Tikka, great gun, but if you are going for light right out of the box I would go with the Montana.
MinnesotaHunter
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MKotur325
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A few questions, before we get too far along...
1. Can you define "light" Everyone has a different definition of what constitutes a light rifle. Me personally my Elk rifle is a Winchester Model 70Sporter in .325WSM. With an optic, sling, and a full 4 rounds of ammo it tips the scales at 9.75lbs. I wouldn't want that rifle any lighter (personal choice).
2. Are you looking particularly for an off the shelf rifle, or would you be willing to pay a bit extra, and wait a bit for a semi-custom/custom rifle?
3. Cartridge, as others have said, if you are really looking to shave ounces, would you consider a .300WSM? Short Action rifles will always be a bit lighter.
I personally would not recommend a Kimber Montana. I had some disturbingly poor results with their customer service, and I will not own with a rifle with a blind magazine. My Top choices outside semi-custom/custom would be a Sako Finnlight, Sako A7, Weatherby Backcountry or Mark V Ultralight. Those are a few starting points.
1. Can you define "light" Everyone has a different definition of what constitutes a light rifle. Me personally my Elk rifle is a Winchester Model 70Sporter in .325WSM. With an optic, sling, and a full 4 rounds of ammo it tips the scales at 9.75lbs. I wouldn't want that rifle any lighter (personal choice).
2. Are you looking particularly for an off the shelf rifle, or would you be willing to pay a bit extra, and wait a bit for a semi-custom/custom rifle?
3. Cartridge, as others have said, if you are really looking to shave ounces, would you consider a .300WSM? Short Action rifles will always be a bit lighter.
I personally would not recommend a Kimber Montana. I had some disturbingly poor results with their customer service, and I will not own with a rifle with a blind magazine. My Top choices outside semi-custom/custom would be a Sako Finnlight, Sako A7, Weatherby Backcountry or Mark V Ultralight. Those are a few starting points.
noharleyyet
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T Bone
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use your existing rifle and spend the money on better boots, pack, or optics.
idnative1948
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Leave the *muzzlebrake* at home. Why the 300 Win Mag? As others have said, upgrade your optics.
Keep in mind this is just an oldphart talking and I have a 300 Mag which is my *go to*.
Keep in mind this is just an oldphart talking and I have a 300 Mag which is my *go to*.
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Weatherby mark v ultralight.
I'd try it to see if this thing shoots if I could afford it! Right now about the only thing I can afford come in bubble wrap from a Mart-Mart store......how about a Hubble?
ZR1
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Thanks guys for yall's insight. To be more specific....
1) For now I will be content with anything under 7lbs. (Bare rifle)
2) I am looking for a shelf rifle at this time, being that I just graduated from college and am not exactly raking in the cash yet. It is my intention to upgrade as my budget can afford.
3) As of now I am sticking with 300 win mag for the soul reason that the Leopold scope that I have at present has hashes calibrated specifically for that caliber at 300 & 400 yards. (Affordability comes into play here as well.) Again I fully intend to upgrade to the short mag when it is more economical for me.
So with that being said I am looking to make a "upgrade" from the Mossberg 4x4 in which I won at a Ducks Unlimited banquet raffle. Although that rifle worked fine during a family DIY caribou hunt in 2010, I am now in the market to step-up my gear.
ZR1
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Also could you please elaborate on your experiences with Kimber...?
noharleyyet
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Inaccuracy and less than favorable customer service chatter all over the net. I personally like em and haven't had an siiue that Kimber hasn't resolved....and that was with a pistol. My 300 win mag Classic has performed flawlessly.
If you're on a budget go Tikka synthetic and don't fret the plastic...they flat out shoot.
If you're on a budget go Tikka synthetic and don't fret the plastic...they flat out shoot.
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I don't think the last few years have been that way. Seems kimber figured out their issues.
