I’ve done a cursory search of Ruger browning savage tikka. Didn’t see a truly compact lightweight version. Did I miss one or is there another brand I’m forgetting?

This will be an all around little gun that I can always have handy.

I wouldn’t be opposed to another type of action if it was light and small and accurate. Maybe even a single shot but I have no experience with those.

You may want to consider a Remington 700 LTR. Do not know if there are still manufactured. Should meet your requirements. But be aware of the broad recall of triggers on many Remington 700s. I had a gunsmith install a Timney in place of the Remington stock trigger.

Ruger predator weighs in at about 6 1/2 lbs with a 22 inch barrel. Have the barrel cut and crowned and you can probably get it down to under 6 lbs.

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Ruger predator weighs in at about 6 1/2 lbs with a 22 inch barrel. Have the barrel cut and crowned and you can probably get it down to under 6 lbs.

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I have considered that very thing.

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Originally posted by uvahawk:
You may want to consider a Remington 700 LTR. Do not know if there are still manufactured. Should meet your requirements. But be aware of the broad recall of triggers on many Remington 700s. I had a gunsmith install a Timney in place of the Remington stock trigger.

It’s a shame that I didn’t even think about Remington. I guess I could look for a used one.

I thought Kimber did, but I guess not.

Check out the Mossberg MVP Scout. Checks off all your boxes. As for me (an old fossil) my all around rifle is still the Winchester 94 or Marlin 336

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For many months local shop had a Ruger scout rifle in lefty on the used shelf. For a song compared to what the righty versions go. Somebody finally got it. If I knew any lefty shooters I would have bought it as a gift it was that cheap. So they are made and available.

As of last weekend there was one on Davidsons Gun Genie.

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For many months local shop had a Ruger scout rifle in lefty on the used shelf. For a song compared to what the righty versions go. Somebody finally got it. If I knew any lefty shooters I would have bought it as a gift it was that cheap. So they are made and available.

Edit: As of 3pm eastern time today...Gunsite Scout Rifle, Left-Hand in 308..."In Stock"

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I and a number of other members like Tikkas.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikk...Rk&o=1&p=1&i=48&d=48

The Gunsite Scout has a short barrel but it's not really all that compact (41" long) or light (7.3 lbs.)

In comparison, the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact has a 20" barrel but is still only 39 1/2" OAL. And weighs 6lb8oz.

https://christensenarms.com/mesa-fft/

5.5lbs, left hand, .308

Several in stock at Eurooptic, one Bergara, several Christensen Arms.


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I'm looking hard at the Savage 110 PCS in 300blk for a compact, light, quiet, shorter distance left hand bolt action. The plan would be to SBR it and drop on a Sig Cross stock. Currently that setup would run me about 1200 with the stamp. It's available in 308 as well.

I know you said you'd already looked at Savage, but I can see the PCS flying under your radar. It's a left-hand bolt meant to be worked by a right hand shooter in the pistol configuration, so it's listed as a right-hand model. It still ejects right hand. But it's a 110 Precision with a 10.5" barrel, in an MDT aluminum chassis. With the Cross stock I mentioned it would be under 7 pounds, and have a folding stock.

https://savagearms.com/content...y&p=firearms&s=57797
https://www.sigsauer.com/stock-assy-cross-blk.html

https://www.browning.com/produ...unter-left-hand.html

Browning made the ‘Micro-Hunter’ in 308(and similar rounds). Yes, I know it say’s discontinued, likely lightly used or new on Gunbroker.

Weatherby… my son has a backcountry MV and it weighs nothing! They come in left handed versions as well.

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You could also get the Ruger American and have the 22 barrel cut to 18 or so, if you wanted a profile that didn't include the rail and box magazine.

I found a Browning Micro Midas LH 308 on GB. I pick it up today. Now to decide on a good semi compact scope.

I have a Remington model 7. They come in a myriad of calibers from mild to wild (mine is a .308 in stainless steel). It is feather light and plenty accurate. Unfortunately with Remingtons bankruptcy, prices for used rifles are as high as quality competitors like Tikka are new.