S_D_O
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Anyone have brand preference for a light weight .308 lever action? I’m thinking it will be my pig gun, but will also use it for elk.
Light weight .308 lever action suggestions
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noharleyyet
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Take a look at Browning BLR...under 7 lbs
pilsner
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wasnt aware that lightweight + lever action went together very well. Going to follow the thread to learn more.
LuketheDog
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Henry Long Ranger? 7lbs...
p_ham
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Mechanically they're cool guns, I think they're a bit on the ugly side though.
noharleyyet
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I agree that the missing under tube mag does not reconcile aesthetics but the weight savings and pointy ammo choices of the stack detachable mag is a plus.
elkduds
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Savage 99 was chambered in 308, also the 300 savage chambering is more common in the 99, and just as capable. Not that light, but far ahead of its time, a pleasure to carry and shoot.
noharleyyet
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If we are removing the weight ask, the correct answer is Ruger #1 with the interdigit 🖐 3 down magazine.
morley.tyler
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HSi-ESi
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I've thought about getting a Win 88 - but in .284 and not the .308 - but it would be a fun gun for sure in either caliber.
I do have a BLR in .308 - I got it in the late 80's when I was 12 or so. It's been a great gun and still shoots right around MOA with handloads. The trigger pull is not terribly crisp - but it balances great and I love carrying it and shooting it.
Current production guns you can buy new - I would say either the BLR or the Henry's big bore. I haven't shot a Henry's big bore - but I have one of their 22's and they make a quality gun.
If you are good hunting used guns, then a Marlin with a JM stamped barrel - or a Savage 99 that is in good condition would be fine gun safe additions.
I do have a BLR in .308 - I got it in the late 80's when I was 12 or so. It's been a great gun and still shoots right around MOA with handloads. The trigger pull is not terribly crisp - but it balances great and I love carrying it and shooting it.
Current production guns you can buy new - I would say either the BLR or the Henry's big bore. I haven't shot a Henry's big bore - but I have one of their 22's and they make a quality gun.
If you are good hunting used guns, then a Marlin with a JM stamped barrel - or a Savage 99 that is in good condition would be fine gun safe additions.
rke
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I have the Long Ranger in .243 and think it's a great gun. It's accurate, smooth, and nice looking; but it's not a light gun.
TheJason
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Make sure to check lettering for crispness…
LuketheDog
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He wants a lever-action .308...slim pickings in that category for 'light'
rke
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No joke. The only one that is marketed as lightweigt is the BLR and it's 6lbs 8oz.
noharleyyet
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The Win 88 is light but scarce....very Savage looking,
BrentD
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BrentD
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What is light about a BLR? Mine weighed half a ton - on a good day.
