I would say Kifaru, NULA and Rifles Inc. Probably in that order on the short action. I think the titanium actions actually weigh in a little heavier then these. Bring wheelbarrows full of money though. - dan
And the LIGHTEST weight centerfire rifle is......?
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I would say Kifaru, NULA and Rifles Inc. Probably in that order on the short action. I think the titanium actions actually weigh in a little heavier then these. Bring wheelbarrows full of money though. - dan
Again, no sights.
Spokerider: As for all the other rifles suggested, I didn't, as you suggested a win94, which to me says he's you're looking to spend $2-3000 on a carrying rifle. So I suggested the T3.
For a real light rifle get a Montana or a Ti and have good iron sights installed. But your looking at $1500-$2000 depending on which one you buy.
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A Falling Block Works Model K, with a light barrel and reasonable wood on it will come in at around 5 pounds. Less with a pencil barrel. Guys have built them as heavy as a 7-30 Waters and similar cartridges.
A Fraser Highlander falling block will do the same. Figure 5.5 with a scope on it, again with the pencil diameter barrel. Or less.
These are both falling block single shots sized towards a Hornet or Bee cartridge. The "K" looks like a mini Win Highwall, while the Highlander looks like a shrunk down Ruger #1, sorta.
Not gonna get a 300 Win Mag in either action, though. More on the level of 17 or 22 Hornets, or a .256 Winchester, or .218 Bee kinda cartridges.
A Stevens Favorite in .32 Short would be a 4 1/4 pound centerfire rifle.
One of the H&R Handi Rifles in a Lightweight model will come in at about 5 1/2 pounds.
A Martini cadet action can be built as light as this, too, and can handle modern High pressure cartridges based on the .223. It'd be another custom build...
What kind of centerfire rifle, to do what, with?
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Trev
Thanks for the info guys.
Lots of options to sort through......
I currently pack a '94 30-30 chasing my ball-busting hounds up and down mountains all day long after cats [ or trash! ] . So, like I said, the lighter the better..... need not be too accurate for close in shots, and preferably not a single shot......things can get "western" in a hurry with dogs and cats.
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I'd go semi custom....for a pack rifle, It'd be hard to beat a ruger frontier in .308 or .358. Swap out the laminate for a synthetic, lose the scout mount and have a set of M77 sights fitted.
Cost would be cheap(ish), nothing handier than a 16" barrel,
Gun: 750(ish)
Stock: 150(ish)
Sights: 100 (Less if you buy your smith/machinist a bottle I'd bet )
Recover some of the $ by selling the Laminate
Cost would be cheap(ish), nothing handier than a 16" barrel,
Gun: 750(ish)
Stock: 150(ish)
Sights: 100 (Less if you buy your smith/machinist a bottle I'd bet
)Recover some of the $ by selling the Laminate
Again, no sights.
Spokerider: As for all the other rifles suggested, I didn't, as you suggested a win94, which to me says he's you're looking to spend $2-3000 on a carrying rifle. So I suggested the T3.
For a real light rifle get a Montana or a Ti and have good iron sights installed. But your looking at $1500-$2000 depending on which one you buy.
No standard sights on the T3 Lite either.........they are optional but then the rifle doesn't come in at the weight you posted!
Good luck finding one too in a T3 Lite
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Sorry TJ, its actually lighter than I posted, according to Tikka.fi
Epps has lots of them.
Weight
T3 2.8 kg (6 3/16 lbs)
http://www.ellwoodepps.com/new_firearms_tikka.asp
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I would go with the Tikka as it is very light, smooth, reasonably priced and available in calibers that will do goats, bears, moose, and saskwatches. A t3 7mm mag is a nice light lethal machine without a tremendous amount of recoil. Great for the longer shots. Lathality is awesome for such a light gun. Wby also has some nice ultralights.
If you are chasing cats then you need a rifle that "fits the hand" well...The Winchester 94's & 92's are about the best for that...
1. Rossi 92 (Winchester clone) stainless in .357 mag with a 158gr Rem. HP or in cast a 160gr WFNGC casted soft ....If over penatration is a concern because of your dogs you might try testing a 125gr. vs 158gr. HP on water jugs...
2. Winchester 94 Trapper in 30-30 or .357 mag.
Other rifles (repeaters) that are easy to carry but much heavier are the Savage 99 and the Winchester 86...
I would mount a fiber optic style front site...
1. Rossi 92 (Winchester clone) stainless in .357 mag with a 158gr Rem. HP or in cast a 160gr WFNGC casted soft ....If over penatration is a concern because of your dogs you might try testing a 125gr. vs 158gr. HP on water jugs...
2. Winchester 94 Trapper in 30-30 or .357 mag.
Other rifles (repeaters) that are easy to carry but much heavier are the Savage 99 and the Winchester 86...
I would mount a fiber optic style front site...
Brutus
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Sounds like it will be hard to improve on your present choice of over hill/dale rifle.
Three loads that do not penetrate excessively in 30-30 are:
1/A Pet Load, by Ken Waters; 110 grain sierra short jacket HP over 27.2 grains IMR 4198
( low recoil/very accurate @ 100 yards)
2/Federal 125 grain HP factory
3/Winchester 150 grain HP
These last two choices are used by some LEO in the USA, who have the option of a 30-30 carbine/trapper variant for police duties.
These are the only two ammunition choices allowed by thier departments, for reasons of public safety.
PS:These two loads penetrated equally, in a 20 inch or 16 inch barrel.
Fourteen inches in a test gelatine, may be, a whole lot of cat.
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