TJay
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Who makes the best compact bolt action rifle these days?
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Compact bolt action rifle?
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deast1988
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Kimber Mountain ascent
New ultra light arms
Tikka CTR
Remington youth model 7
Browning micro Midas
Several nice compact rifles
Kimber Montana
New ultra light arms
Tikka CTR
Remington youth model 7
Browning micro Midas
Several nice compact rifles
Kimber Montana
model88_308
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I have and really like two Hawkeye RCMs with 20" barrels. Very nice rifles, but the walnut stock was a tad too short in LOP, so I had a 1/2" spacer installed.
I also am a big fan of the Model Seven and own six at this time I believe. I prefer the Seven over the 700 by far.
If I wanted another ultra light bolt rifle, I'd likely go with a Kimber Adirondack in .308.
I also am a big fan of the Model Seven and own six at this time I believe. I prefer the Seven over the 700 by far.
If I wanted another ultra light bolt rifle, I'd likely go with a Kimber Adirondack in .308.
treemanjohn
Banned
What caliber are you looking for? I have a CZ 527 carbine 7.62x39 that's a great handling rifle
Big7
The Oracle
thumper523
Senior Member
T/C Venture Compact, comes with a 1" spacer to get a 13 1/2" LOP. I got the 243 and buddy has 308. Great rifles and accurate.
wareagle700
Senior Member
The Kinbers are nice. A 16" 308 would be real light weight and handy. I'd have to suppress it though, they are loud.
TJay
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Lately I've been eyeballing the Savage Lightweight Hunter in the 6.5 Creedmoor. The only downside is the trigger, I know nothing about the accu-trigger and I'm not sure I'd like it. If they still made the old model Model Seven (in 6.5) that's what I would get. I've had a Kimber in .260 never could get it to shoot better than a 2" group (that and the price tag) so I doubt I'd get another one. I don't really want to invest a lot as I need another rifle like I need a hole in the head, but I have a nice scope just hanging around and I'd rather buy a new rifle than sell the scope.
jmoser
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I own 4 Accutrigger rifles; takes a little getting used to but as long as you have your finger fully across the trigger face it becomes second nature.
If you are used to precision 2 stage target triggers like me its an easy transition; if you are used to 5-6+ lb 'regular' triggers you wont even know its different.
As for best compact rifle I am never selling my 1965 vintage Remington Model 600 but would get a Model 7 someday.
If you are used to precision 2 stage target triggers like me its an easy transition; if you are used to 5-6+ lb 'regular' triggers you wont even know its different.
As for best compact rifle I am never selling my 1965 vintage Remington Model 600 but would get a Model 7 someday.
jglenn
Senior Member
model 7 in 260 is a great little rifle. owned one and it would shoot under 1" all day at 100 yds with hand loads.
bulldawgborn
Senior Member
x2 on the Accutrigger. I really like it. I think it has helped my shooting by a considerable margin.
lagrangedave
Gone But Not Forgotten
I got a 700 youth in .308 with a thumb through Boyd laminated stock. It's short, easy to maneuver and deadly.
acurasquirrel
Senior Member
I was in the same boat. Wanted a lightweight rifle for a Wyoming hunt. Initially the Savage lightweight hunter piqued my interest, but I looked at the Kimber Hunter. Its built on the same action as their more expensive guns, but has a polymer stock. I ended getting one on sale at Cabelas in 6.5 creedmoor. The trigger was initially a little heavy, but after lightening it my groups have improved and it definitely delivers the sub MOA accuracy it guarantees. Topped with a vortex scope and a full magazine it weighs in at a hair over 7 lbs.
lagrangedave
Gone But Not Forgotten
That sounds sweet, I went with the Vortex too.
wareagle700
Senior Member
The Kimbers will shoot.. I bought a 7WSM that "wouldn't shoot under 1 3/4" at 100 yards" and with my load with the 150gr NBT, I haven't shot a group larger than 1" with it yet. Such a lightweight rifle takes practice to be proticient with though, something many folks don't do. I'd say the Kimbers are worth the extra money, a Savage would not be in my list.
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deers2ward
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I got a Sako Finnlight in .308 with a Vortex 2-10x40. Weighs 7# and 1 ounce.
model88_308
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Nice set-up!
My M700ti in .270 with Zeiss 3-9×40 is just a tick lighter and almost feels like a toy as compared with my dozens of other big game rifles. While I don't hump in as far as I used to, it comes to mind every time I have a longer walk to a stand.
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Dub
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I really like those Savage Lightweight Hunters....have looked both the blue/wood and the stainless/synthetic versions.
I have zero interest in the Creedmoor cartridges for it, though. It'll be a short-to-midrange distance hunting rifle. 7mm-08 or .308Win will work just fine for me and quality hunting ammo will be available anywhere.
Years ago I had a Model 7 stainless in .308. It was the lightest deer rifle I've ever owned. The pencil thin short barrel surprised me with the accuracy delivered. It really liked 150gr Corelokts.....nice & tight groups at 100yds so long as the barrel was allowed to cool between shots.
I goofed and topped it with a 3x10x50mm and sorta ruined the balance....but...it was a handy rifle in tight box stands.
Sold it and now would like to replace it with something lightweight.
