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Originally Posted by SteveY66
Looking at purchasing a new rifle specifically for deer and .270/.280 is my preferred caliber choice.
Anyone have any suggestions? Lightweight is key and not wood stock.
I was thinking the sako 85 finnlight or sako a7, but i do know of the ejection issues that come with the 85s.
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In that price range have a look at the new Weatherby Lightweight rifle. As accurate as the Sako, better action and stock. Also, a whole bunch lighter than the Sako. I have the earlier 257 Weatherby Ultra Light in LH. Great shooting gun, will do .25 at 100 for 3 shots. The only Sako I own now are pre Beretta ownership.
https://weatherby.com/store/mark-v-backcountry-2-0-ti/
Top it with a Swaro Z3 4-12x44 with the BRH reticle in Talleys and you will be all in with a full mag and sling, at a tad over 6 Lbs.