Lightweight 308 hunting rifle

[Varminterror]

Ruger, Savage, and CZ don't get on the list if you're looking for a lightweight rifle. Their action alone is almost a half pound heavier than lighter designed actions like the Remington 700.

 

[Proinsias]

I'm a big CZ fan, but the T3 / T3x is like a pound lighter.

 

[alientrainwreck]

I'd have to say a nice Remington model 7 or a little on the tactical side would be the MossBerg MVP PATROL Rifle in .308

 

[Sheepdog1968]

Mel Forbes worked with some folks to create a separate company to produce lightweight hunting rifles as he winds down his work. Was in. All the gun mags three or so years ago. Not sure on price.

Here are some links
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/forbes-rifles.765090/

 

[dranrab]

Ruger, Savage, and CZ don't get on the list if you're looking for a lightweight rifle. Their action alone is almost a half pound heavier than lighter designed actions like the Remington 700.

Savage lightweight hunter rings in at less than 6 pounds. I have one and it is an exceptional lightweight rifle.

 

[stoky]

Mel Forbes worked with some folks to create a separate company to produce lightweight hunting rifles as he winds down his work. Was in. All the gun mags three or so years ago. Not sure on price.

I have one of the original Model 20 ULAs in 7x57. It's been a great rifle. Quite a bit over the cost figure you mentioned though.
It has a heavier barrel than the standard Model 20:

 

[scaatylobo]

Hello everyone, being the family "gun enthusiast" I have been tasked with finding a new rifle for my uncle as a Christmas gift from my aunt. She is tired of him borrowing her Remington 600 Mohawk and wants to find him a similar 308 rifle. What would you recommend for a short lightweight and reliable option? I was thinking of something a little more modern but not to "tactical". Price range of about $1000. Thanks in advance!

THE lightest rifle in currect production is the Ruger American COMPACT in .308

I have one and its MUCH lighter than the Ruger scout rifle that I also own.

They are both accurate,and I carry the American when I want to do a lot of humping through the trials and woods.

 

[Casefull]

I hunt with a Kimber Mt. Ascent in 308. It weighs under 5 lbs with 22 inch barrel I believe. Wonderful hunting rifle as well as their Montana models. I realize the ascent is over 1k but used montana models are available for less than 1k.