I hunt with a Tikka T-3 lite SS in .270 Win. It shoots well under an inch with reloads , and it weighs only 6 and a 1/4 pounds. Recoil is light. Ive owned many rifles and this is the best by far ive ever owned. Around $500 new.
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If that fish would have kept his mouth shut, you wouldnt be eating it.