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Re: Savage Lightweight Hunter? [Re: BrentM] #2027040
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Originally Posted By: BrentM
2.5-8x36. We weighed the rifle it was exactly 5 lbs even with Talleys on it. I'm pretty sure that scope is 11.5 oz


Yep it is. I should've figured that out ha. That looks pretty nice...

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I was talking to someone last night that had recently been somewhere Forbes was and he told me if I wanted a NULA I had better get one ordered. He went and got old on us.

Someone start a new thread on NULA so we can talk about what we would order. Cause I'm about to order one.


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Since no one else has said it, I will. Its hard to beat a Sako finnlite in 308 (or 7-08 or 260) for a light weight woods gun. I sold my first one but replaced it pretty quickly.

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Originally Posted By: LUMPY
Since no one else has said it, I will. Its hard to beat a Sako finnlite in 308 (or 7-08 or 260) for a light weight woods gun. I sold my first one but replaced it pretty quickly.


They are nice rifles, but when weight is the primary objective, its hard to include them in the discussion at 6.2 lbs naked. On the light side, but not in the featherweight class.

Re: Savage Lightweight Hunter? [Re: Goatkiller] #2027211
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Originally Posted By: Goatkiller
I was talking to someone last night that had recently been somewhere Forbes was and he told me if I wanted a NULA I had better get one ordered. He went and got old on us.

Someone start a new thread on NULA so we can talk about what we would order. Cause I'm about to order one.


This thread might help a little.
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads...ns#Post11814106

For me the choice would be simple. 7mm-08 with a 22 inch barrel. I don't think you could get a better all around light weight hunting rifle able to take everything in the US with the exception of brown bear.

Re: Savage Lightweight Hunter? [Re: ChrisAU] #2027212
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Originally Posted By: ChrisAU
Originally Posted By: LUMPY
Since no one else has said it, I will. Its hard to beat a Sako finnlite in 308 (or 7-08 or 260) for a light weight woods gun. I sold my first one but replaced it pretty quickly.


They are nice rifles, but when weight is the primary objective, its hard to include them in the discussion at 6.2 lbs naked. On the light side, but not in the featherweight class.


My opinion is the same,and I owned 3 before I traded one for my Forbes.

Re: Savage Lightweight Hunter? [Re: ChrisAU] #2029729
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Well it's official nowhere in Dothan has a Kimber of any kind. I do have some feelers out for the authorized distributors to get back to me on price/lead time on that green mountain ascent. I just like the look of it. I did manage to stumble onto a Savage 11 LWH in 243. Felt pretty nice but wasn't as light as I expected.

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Originally Posted By: ChrisAU
Well it's official nowhere in Dothan has a Kimber of any kind. I do have some feelers out for the authorized distributors to get back to me on price/lead time on that green mountain ascent. I just like the look of it. I did manage to stumble onto a Savage 11 LWH in 243. Felt pretty nice but wasn't as light as I expected.


Chris,Just order one from Eurooptic. I've bought guns from them and they had good service. Most FFL's only charge $20 transfer fee where I live, and you don't have to pay the state tax.

Whittakers is another good one to deal with. I've even know of them helping customers get things made right with a hard to deal with manufacturer.

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Re: Savage Lightweight Hunter? [Re: ChrisAU] #2029761
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Oh yeah I've got an FFL by me that only charges $15, just wanted to put my hands on a Kimber before dropping the money. I've never seen one, much less worked an action.

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Originally Posted By: ChrisAU
Oh yeah I've got an FFL by me that only charges $15, just wanted to put my hands on a Kimber before dropping the money. I've never seen one, much less worked an action.


I understand that. I wish you were a lot closer to me. you could try my Kimber and my Forbes to see which you liked better. I think I actually prefer the Forbes.

You can still buy some of the original Forbes rifles on Gunsamerica but there is one caveat. i was told by a very well known gun writer that the first couple dozen Forbes were made by Melvin himself teaching them what they needed to know to be up to his standards. The original agreement with Forbes was that Melvin would test fire every gun. That writer told me that for a year or so things were good at Forbes then the quality started going down hill fast. Melvin got out and it wasn't long before the company folded.

My Forbes is one of the first 20 made, so it very well may have been assembled by Melvin. I'm not exactly sure at what point in the serial numbers quality started to suffer. I have heard reports of guys with very good rifles in under #200 guns but that's just what I've saw specifically reported.

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On the action. Mine seems loose and may even rattle until I chamber a round. Then it is plenty tight and it shoots good. I popped a quart oil bottle a few days ago from just over 200 yards just laying down on the ground propped on some brush.

Re: Savage Lightweight Hunter? [Re: R_H_Clark] #2030274
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Originally Posted By: R_H_Clark
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Oh yeah I've got an FFL by me that only charges $15, just wanted to put my hands on a Kimber before dropping the money. I've never seen one, much less worked an action.


I understand that. I wish you were a lot closer to me. you could try my Kimber and my Forbes to see which you liked better. I think I actually prefer the Forbes.

You can still buy some of the original Forbes rifles on Gunsamerica but there is one caveat. i was told by a very well known gun writer that the first couple dozen Forbes were made by Melvin himself teaching them what they needed to know to be up to his standards. The original agreement with Forbes was that Melvin would test fire every gun. That writer told me that for a year or so things were good at Forbes then the quality started going down hill fast. Melvin got out and it wasn't long before the company folded.

My Forbes is one of the first 20 made, so it very well may have been assembled by Melvin. I'm not exactly sure at what point in the serial numbers quality started to suffer. I have heard reports of guys with very good rifles in under #200 guns but that's just what I've saw specifically reported.


I bet that is a superb rifle. Kimber offices are closed until Tuesday because everyone is at some show/event. A local place actually has a guy going to the same event and is going to ask the Kimber guys face to face about getting me one of the Moss Green mountain ascents. Can't wait to hear the news.

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This may be shorter than you would want.It may be shorter than I would want but I saw it on sale,so here it is.
http://www.eurooptic.com/kimber-adirondack-7mm-08-rem-3000767.aspx

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Originally Posted By: R_H_Clark
This may be shorter than you would want.It may be shorter than I would want but I saw it on sale,so here it is.
http://www.eurooptic.com/kimber-adirondack-7mm-08-rem-3000767.aspx


That is an excellent deal, and Kimber sells the brakes for those (I've read they shoot better with them on). I just have my heart set on 308, and my favorite color is green ha. Big fan of the 22" vs 18" barrel for the Montana/Mountain Ascent vs Adirondack. But I bet the Adirondack is an absolute joy for trekking around the woods in. One day I'd like one of them as well. With 9 depressing months left until rifle season I'm not in a rush. On March 10th I'll at a minimum have something on order. The older I've gotten the more I've learned to buy what you want the first time, or else it gets expensive ha. If I get a green Mountain Ascent that'll shoot 165 grn Nosler Partitions within 1.5" groups I'll be happy as can be.

The 2017 Montanas are available in the green stock too now I think. I plan on getting prices on the green Montana, green Mountain Ascent, and Subapline and going from there.

I think a green Mountain Ascent and a 2-12 VX6 is what I'll end up with. Can't wait. I sure appreciate your input on this thread, you'll have to let me know if you make it to SE Alabama so we can shoot. Where I'm putting that bench I built today I can shoot to 600 yards. Plan on getting my 338WM out and ringing some steel. That's one thing about a Savage. I put a Model 114 American Classic stock with Euro comb on it for looks. Never did anything for accuracy, and it will shoot 200 grain rounds at 1/2 MOA all day. The groups look bigger because the holes are so big! Ha

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Originally Posted By: ChrisAU
Originally Posted By: R_H_Clark
This may be shorter than you would want.It may be shorter than I would want but I saw it on sale,so here it is.
http://www.eurooptic.com/kimber-adirondack-7mm-08-rem-3000767.aspx


That is an excellent deal, and Kimber sells the brakes for those (I've read they shoot better with them on). I just have my heart set on 308, and my favorite color is green ha. Big fan of the 22" vs 18" barrel for the Montana/Mountain Ascent vs Adirondack. But I bet the Adirondack is an absolute joy for trekking around the woods in. One day I'd like one of them as well. With 9 depressing months left until rifle season I'm not in a rush. On March 10th I'll at a minimum have something on order. The older I've gotten the more I've learned to buy what you want the first time, or else it gets expensive ha. If I get a green Mountain Ascent that'll shoot 165 grn Nosler Partitions within 1.5" groups I'll be happy as can be.

The 2017 Montanas are available in the green stock too now I think. I plan on getting prices on the green Montana, green Mountain Ascent, and Subapline and going from there.

I think a green Mountain Ascent and a 2-12 VX6 is what I'll end up with. Can't wait. I sure appreciate your input on this thread, you'll have to let me know if you make it to SE Alabama so we can shoot. Where I'm putting that bench I built today I can shoot to 600 yards. Plan on getting my 338WM out and ringing some steel. That's one thing about a Savage. I put a Model 114 American Classic stock with Euro comb on it for looks. Never did anything for accuracy, and it will shoot 200 grain rounds at 1/2 MOA all day. The groups look bigger because the holes are so big! Ha


Yep,it always ticks me off that the Savages shoot so well. I don't know that I have any reason to be down that way but if I do I'll sure let you know. You do the same if you head this way anytime.

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Well here she is...shooting it tomorrow, can't wait.








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What caliber did you get Chris? I forgot. Can't wait to hear how it shoots. Lots of scope there though. Fine if you like it.

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Originally Posted By: R_H_Clark
What caliber did you get Chris? I forgot. Can't wait to hear how it shoots. Lots of scope there though. Fine if you like it.


308. Yeah the scope is on the heavy side at roughly 21 ounces with the covers and illumination, zero locks, side focus, etc but it's a ton of scope for the weight. The sling is also a heavier one but I like them best as well. It's still over 4 pounds lighter than what I'm used to toting. I more or less went with the attitude of pick my perfect scope and then make the lightest rifle. Could lose 3 oz with a nylon sling if I was so inclined.

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It would be easily around 5 lbs 12 oz with a 2.5-8x36 and a nylon sling, but that may be too light.

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Nice! Let us know how it shoots.

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