7mm-08 Obsolete for a Mountain Rifle Cartridge?

[G. McAlister]

I have been looking for a 5.75 lb or under 7mm-08 rifle to replace my Howa Alpine Mountain Rifle which I had to give to my wife… The problem is I am just not finding a lot of manufacturers, Kimber, Weatherby etc. making a mountain weight rifle in the caliber. The lowest I can find is seven lbs, which is inconceivable. Am I overlooking manufacturers? Is it a conspiracy with the 6.5 guys? What is going on?

And yes, I could find a Ruger American or a Savage, but I want a three position safety a hinged floorplate, and 22” or longer barrel.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Tikka?

 

[Schaaf]

Model 7?

 

[MTLabrador]

Kimber still makes the mountain ascent in 7-08, or at least their website says they do.

 

[RaiderRich]

Kimber will give you a 3 position safety in a 5 pound 7 ounce rifle, may not have a hinged floorplate option, what I see is a detach mag version. The Tikka SuperLite is about the same if you are willing to give up the 3 position safety for a 2 position one. I guess if price is not a factor you could have a custom build done.

 

[CycleFishHunt]

Tikka?

Does not have a three-position safety.

 

[G. McAlister]

Kimber still makes the mountain ascent in 7-08, or at least their website says they do.

well that’s what I see as well but they show two versions of the mountain ascent, one lists 7mm-08, the other doesn’t. Retailers list it as discontinued on their sites.

 

[G. McAlister]

Model 7?

Thanks Schaaf, but too heavy, barrel is too short, and no 3 position safety

 

[EastTNHunter]

Savage has a three position safety and 22” barrel, but no love on the hinged floor plate.

 

[jryoung]

Kimber hunter with FX-II 6x36

 

[Big Sky Guy]

Sako carbonlight, or even Finnlight or certain browning xbolt runs if you are looking for under 7lbs.

 

[VOLhunter]

Barrett fieldcraft and Sako carbonlight are both under 6 lbs.

 

[G. McAlister]

Barrett fieldcraft and Sako carbonlight are both under 6 lbs.

I have never been able to find a barrett for sale.

 

[G. McAlister]

Kimber hunter with FX-II 6x36

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That may be my last viable option.

 

[EastTNHunter]

I have never been able to find a barrett for sale.

i thought that the Barret had a fixed blind box mag, but I could be wrong. I have seen several in 6.5C, but not sure if they are made in 7-08

 

[Big Fin]

I've got a .308 Win prototype coming my way that is lighter than the old Alpine Mountain Rifle. What they end up being as a final offering, I'm not sure. I suspect they'll come in a 7mm-08 or 6.5PRC, or both.

I do have a sub-7# 7mm-08 that I'll be using this fall. We are working on trimming that one down even further. I really like it so far.

As Howas, they'll come with a floor plate and 3-position safety. Unfortunately, I think these are all 2022 offerings.

Good luck in your search.

 

[G. McAlister]

I've got a .308 Win prototype coming my way that is lighter than the old Alpine Mountain Rifle. What they end up being as a final offering, I'm not sure. I suspect they'll come in a 7mm-08 or 6.5PRC, or both.

I do have a sub-7# 7mm-08 that I'll be using this fall. We are working on trimming that one down even further. I really like it so far.

As Howas, they'll come with a floor plate and 3-position safety. Unfortunately, I think these are all 2022 offerings.

Good luck in your search.

Thanks BigFin! Best news I have heard in a while, looking forward to hear how it shoots.

 

[Brian in Montana]

You could find a Tikka T3X in 7-08 if you look around a little. I've considered investing in one.

 

[winmag]

Sounds like you just need a custom rifle. If you already know EXACTLY what you want, but can’t find it, then you will either have to compromise on the features or have one custom built. It could be as easy as buying a used gun and rebarreling.

 

[midwesthunter]

Build one, problem solved, then you get to pick all the components you want.