None of those, including the CTR is particularly light. I'd look hard at a standard Tikka if it were meant to be carried. With a heavier scope with lots of magnification you'll end up about 7.5-8 lbs all up. The others will be at least 1-1/2 lb heavier. I have a CTR in 308. It is a wonderful rifle, but I'd not lug it around in most of the places where I hunt. It is a range rifle.
I disagree. When you're shooting the high BC 140gr+ bullets they don't need a lot of MV to retain speed down range. A 20" CTR barrel will get you past 1000 yards if you desire. If I were shooting beyond 1000 then the extra speed might not be a bad idea. And with the better hunting bullets will take deer well past 400 yards.
You just don't lose that much anyway. This data is from 6.5 CM, but we're talking about the same bullets at virtually the same MV
https://rifleshooter.com/2016/02/6-...el-length-on-velocity-cutting-up-a-creedmoor/
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