light weight big caliber bolt

[Hugh J]

Looking for ideas for a bolt action big bear defense rifle for hiking, short action no more than 20 " barrel, 338 to .45, around 6lb, any suggestions.

 

[c-fbmi]

Rem mod 7 Syn stock in 350 Rem Mag. This is exactly what you descibed and I have 2 and they are superb.

 

[jeff270]

Ruger Alaskan 416 or 375
Marlin Guide Gun 450 or 45-70
Browning BLR 358Win or 450Marlin

 

[agilent_one]

Ruger Alaskan? 375/416 Ruger.
8lb.

 

[c-fbmi]

Ruger Alaskan 416 or 375
Marlin Guide Gun 450 or 45-70
Browning BLR 358Win or 450Marlin

OP specified bolt gun under 6 lbs.

 

[hunter5425]

Rem mod 7 Syn stock in 350 Rem Mag. This is exactly what you descibed and I have 2 and they are superb.

+1
Make sure you have a good recoil pad

 

[burnt_servo]

if it doesn't have to be a bolt gun , a rossi 1892 levera ction chambered in 454 casull would fit the bill ..... they are also well under 6 pounds , and hold around 9 to 10 rounds .

 

[Hugh J]

I have a 45/70 Marlin, I have a Rossi, I have a 338 win mag Ruger, I am looking for input or suggestions on the Bolt action I described. Thx

 

[Kevan]

Post # 2 has it right ...

 

[brybenn]

If its for big bear defense I'd stay away from any hi velocity magnum. Go for a .458 caliber. Slower more frontal diameter and will have that drastic penetration needed at short range. Sorry I don't know of any under 6lbs.

 

[Takujualuk]

Rem 600 in 350 Rem Mag. Go for the candy-striped, retro cool of the original short mag.

 

[woodlotowner]

Similarly, you may wish to consider a Remington 673 in .350 mag. This is the updated 600/660 based on a model 7 action. I have one and it's possibly my all time favourite rifle. They come in around the 7 lb. mark and sport a 22" barrel. It is referred to as a 'Guide Gun'. There was one here on the EE last week...

 

[SuperCub]

 

[peitech]

Model: 116 Alaskan Brush Hunter, a little over on the weight (advertised 7.6lbs) but 18" barrel chambered for 338 win mag or 375 ruger in stainless/synthetic.

 

[NB444]

I predict an EE add.

 

[SuperCub]

Nope ... I already sold the bbl of that rifle and regret it. May get another in the future.

I predict an EE add.

 

[Boomer]

OP specified bolt gun under 6 lbs.

If I had to carry a 6 pound rifle chambered for any of the established big bore dangerous game cartridges I'd sooner just let the bear get me, I mean really, how bad could it be . . .

In the meantime . . .

 

[ryan32]

I fight fire with fire , which is why i carry a bear for bear defense

 

[dead meat]

c-fbmi the op didn`t say under 6 lbs, i read around 6lbs. That allows some leeway.

 

[caramel]

More around 7 pounds but sure is a pleasure to shoot and a lot of power 350 gr @ 2300+fps is good medecine for Yogi, Steyr SBS 450 Marlin... JP.

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