Recommended suggestions for a mountain rifle

[pips4bucks]

So I'm looking to get a lightweight mountain rifle and would like some input from the vast knowledge you guys have on this site.

I've been looking at Forbes rifles, the Sako Finnlight, and the Kimber Mountain Ascent ($$ OUCH! )  Are there any other lightweight rifles I should be considering?  I'd like to keep it in the $1500-ish range, but if I find the right one that is a little more I can save a few more bucks for it.  The primary use would be for bear, but I prefer a caliber that's more all around.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[Alchase]

So I'm looking to get a lightweight mountain rifle and would like some input from the vast knowledge you guys have on this site.

I've been looking at Forbes rifles, the Sako Finnlight, and the Kimber Mountain Ascent ($$ OUCH! )  Are there any other lightweight rifles I should be considering?  I'd like to keep it in the $1500-ish range, but if I find the right one that is a little more I can save a few more bucks for it.  The primary use would be for bear, but I prefer a caliber that's more all around.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

I would not trade my 300 win mag Finlight for anything. Incredible rifle.

[scottfrick]

Have you ever held a ruger American? The wife and I just bought one last season and they are extremely light and accurate rifles. They only cost around 500$. Not sure what your spending limit is but a ruger American topped with a really nice rifle scope would make a great mountain rifle

[Biggerhammer]

So I'm looking to get a lightweight mountain rifle and would like some input from the vast knowledge you guys have on this site.

I've been looking at Forbes rifles, the Sako Finnlight, and the Kimber Mountain Ascent ($$ OUCH! )  Are there any other lightweight rifles I should be considering?  I'd like to keep it in the $1500-ish range, but if I find the right one that is a little more I can save a few more bucks for it.  The primary use would be for bear, but I prefer a caliber that's more all around.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

I would not trade my 300 win mag Finlight for anything. Incredible rifle.

I'm a die hard Remington guy but I have seriously tossed around the idea of picking up a Sako Finlight in .300 Win Mag.  Just can't do the Tikka , NO WAY!

[carpsniperg2]

I AM A BIG SAKO FAN! I love the finlight! That being said the new rough neck A7 is a great rifle and might be right up your alley. It runs about 400.00 less then the finlight. I have one of the original A7's and it's be a amazing gun for me.

[RadSav]

I AM A BIG SAKO FAN! I love the finlight! That being said the new rough neck A7 is a great rifle and might be right up your alley. It runs about 400.00 less then the finlight. I have one of the original A7's and it's be a amazing gun for me.

If I had to do it again I would spend the extra $400 so I could get a clip that doesn't bite donkey turds.  A7 is one heck of a shooter though!

Carp, does the all plastic Tikka magazine fit the A7?  If so, my opinion of the A7 would increase 10 fold.  Although I'd still do the FinnLight if I had it to do over again.

If I was going to get another 300WM I'm thinking the Weatherby Vanguard Back Country.  Friend of mine has the 240Wby version and it is outstanding!  Catalog says the 240, 257 and 300WM are all roughly the same weight.  If Weatherby didn't hate the 7RM I'd own one already.  Very nice guns at a fare price!

[Rrich2278]

They may get a bad rep, but I love my Tikka .300 Win Mag. Great gun and lightweight. I've had zero issues..don't have any experience with the sako's, but I've heard they are fine rifles.

[carpsniperg2]

I AM A BIG SAKO FAN! I love the finlight! That being said the new rough neck A7 is a great rifle and might be right up your alley. It runs about 400.00 less then the finlight. I have one of the original A7's and it's be a amazing gun for me.

Carp, does the all plastic Tikka magazine fit the A7?  If so, my opinion of the A7 would increase 10 fold.  Although I'd still do the FinnLight if I had it to do over again.

If I was going to get another 300WM I'm thinking the Weatherby Vanguard Back Country.  Friend of mine has the 240Wby version and it is outstanding!  Catalog says the 240, 257 and 300WM are all roughly the same weight.  If Weatherby didn't hate the 7RM I'd own one already.  Very nice guns at a fare price!

No they are different inlets and they won't interchange. The clip on the finlight is much better. For the money though the A7 is hard to beat.

I have rally been toying with the 257 wby back country. They all weigh about the same at least my spec sheets say so. Another fine choice that will not break the bank. I do not like the vanguard safeties very much. If they had a little thicker barrel profile I would have ordered one last week but they are to thin to thread. So I am going a different route.

[high country]

A tikka in an edge might spend your money well.....as much as I hate to say that.

[mountainman]

A tikka in an edge might spend your money well.....as much as I hate to say that.

there's an idea...

[sirmissalot]

I'll sell you a mark V ultralight weight in 257 weatherby for 1200

[kukusya]

Model 70 Featherweight in 6.5x55 SE
TC Contender in 308 win

[RadSav]

I have rally been toying with the 257 wby back country. They all weigh about the same at least my spec sheets say so. Another fine choice that will not break the bank. I do not like the vanguard safeties very much. If they had a little thicker barrel profile I would have ordered one last week but they are to thin to thread. So I am going a different route.

The local Sportsman's has a .257 Back Country in stock.  Darn thing yells at me every time I walk by - Buy Me, Buyyyy Meeeee!  Man, I wish it was a 7mm!   Even in a 300 I'm not sure I could resist.

[Taco280AI]

Oh no, if I were to ever get a Weatherby it would certainly be the 2fiddy7

[high country]

I've killed 2 elk and several deer with the 257roy and 100gr tsx's......it's the best point and click 400 yard gun you can find.....imo.