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Originally Posted by rembo
Consider a 6.5 x 55 in the same rifle. You get 1-3/4" more barrel, only 3.5 ounces heavier, and a Swede in a 22-7/16" barrel should push a 140 a bit faster than a 7-08 in a 20-1/4" barrel. You can make up the weight difference with a 4.5-14 x 40 Leupold which is 3 ounces lighter than the Swarovski. Stay away from the OptiLoks if weight is a consideration.
Just my opinion as that's what I would be looking at. But then again, like you said, the 270 Win is an option if you go to the long action.
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I agree on the 6.5x55, but I would go with the Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 which has plenty of magnification for a lightweight mountain rifle. and it is lighter than the Leupold mentioned, with superior lenses and coatings.
My own 6.5x55 has a 20" barrel, and it pushes the 129gr Accubond LR at around 2750, and with the very high B.C. it retains velocity better than most 130-140gr .284" bullets.