Lightweight Mountain Rifle-maybe Christensen Arms?

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Hey guys,

I'm looking to get a lightweight, long range rifle that can easily be carried in the mountains > 6.5lbs. These 7+ guns kitted out really become a pain on elk and sheep hunts.
Have been looking at a Christensen in 300rum. Anyone ever use a Christensen? Are they accurate enough to shoot 6-700 yards across canyons? Budget will be 3-4k.
 
hunt'n'fish said:
Hey guys,

I'm looking to get a lightweight, long range rifle that can easily be carried in the mountains > 6.5lbs. These 7+ guns kitted out really become a pain on elk and sheep hunts.
Have been looking at a Christensen in 300rum. Anyone ever use a Christensen? Are they accurate enough to shoot 6-700 yards across canyons? Budget will be 3-4k.
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I have one in 300 RUM. It has a 5.5-22x50 Nightforce on it. Will shoot to 800 accurately for big game hunting. Hunted with it in the MacKenzie mountains last year on a Dall sheep hunt. Gun and scope 8.4 lbs on a postal scale . 180 grain Scirocco's under .5 MOA. I would not hesitate to buy another. the G7 BR2 rangefinder completes the package
 
I guess the first question would be if you have much experience shooting lightweight rifles?

Re-learning how to shoot a flyweight is tough for a lot of guys, as their ego's occasionally get in the way....
A completely unrelated aspect to that, is durability. I looked into a carbon wrapped version last year, right up until the lgs owner was very gently opening the shipping box it arrived in, as he had to be careful to not damage the stock or barrel.... And the barrel had some damage on it from being in a padded box..... I am way to hard on riggn' and the rocks in the mountains are way too sharp to baby a rifle. YMMV however.
 
KodiakHntr said:
I guess the first question would be if you have much experience shooting lightweight rifles?

Re-learning how to shoot a flyweight is tough for a lot of guys, as their ego's occasionally get in the way....
A completely unrelated aspect to that, is durability. I looked into a carbon wrapped version last year, right up until the lgs owner was very gently opening the shipping box it arrived in, as he had to be careful to not damage the stock or barrel.... And the barrel had some damage on it from being in a padded box..... I am way to hard on riggn' and the rocks in the mountains are way too sharp to baby a rifle. YMMV however.
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CA aren't really flyweights. Their lightest rifle is 6.2 lbs bare. A good 1 lb heavier than a Montana. Their lightest 300 RUM is 6.8 lbs Bare. They don't use pencil barrels, hence the weight even with a TI action amd carbon wrapped barrel.
 
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