Ultra Light Mountain Rifle

[chukarmandoo]

I kind of understand what your saying in regards to the 284 but the LWH comes in 6.5-284 Norma in their LA. If that really didn't work for you, you could swap out the barrel to the 284 and use your 6.5-284 casings by just sizing them up. More than likely you'll have to buy 6.5-284 casings anyway?

[geargrinder]

I kind of understand what your saying in regards to the 284 but the LWH comes in 6.5-284 Norma in their LA. If that really didn't work for you, you could swap out the barrel to the 284 and use your 6.5-284 casings by just sizing them up. More than likely you'll have to buy 6.5-284 casings anyway?

The OP was wanting the 284, and I'm fond of it myself.

I don't believe that Savage is currently listing the 6.5x284 in the lightweight hunter series anymore. At least it is not listed on their site. It probably would be the best model to start from.

Even then, a 20" barrel with the 284 case capacity will be a bit of a handicap. Even more so with the 6.5mm version. It would be best if a couple inches of barrel could be added and still be under whatever weight limit the OP is looking for.