Is it possible to get a ultralight in a more appropriate caliber?

[MH WASH]

 It would be nice to have a lightweight rifle in 7-08, .270, or so. The web sight only lists the Hornet and 45/70.

[billy_56081]

The superlights are only available in 22 hornet, 223 and 243.

[Chilachuck]

Is that a different receiver?

[quickdtoo]

The Superlight uses the same SB2 frame as other H&R rifles.

Tim

[stimpylu32]

It would be nice to have a lightweight rifle in 7-08, .270, or so. The web sight only lists the Hornet and 45/70.

Even though the web site lists the superlite at 5 1/2 pounds it is closer to 6 1/4 . One thing that can be done is to change out the wood stocks for a set of the ( Tupperwere ) which will bring most standard Handis down to the weight of a SL . or the barrel could be cut down and re-crowned to drop weight also .

But you must consider the recoil of a 6 pound rifle can be perty harsh with out a good recoil pad .

stimpy

[quickdtoo]

My 243 Superlight with camo syn stock weighs 7lb-3oz with scope.

Tim

[MH WASH]

Thanks for the replies. I was wondering if there was a difference in the receivers. It's too late for this year, but the wheels are turning.

[quickdtoo]

The only difference in frames is old vs new, anything made before 1999 can't be fitted with a high pressure barrel, those marked with an * on the accessory barrel list.

Tim

[PartsMan]

My 7mm-08 only weighs 7.5 lbs with the synthetic stocks.
That's with a 3-9x40 scope, and the standard barrel.

Oh, by the way.
It has noticeable recoil.

[Bill3006]

Some of the synthetic Handis come with a weight in the stock you can remove. At least that was the case for my stainless 30-06. I removed the weight and with a Weaver K2.5 scope (7 oz), the total weight is just a little over 7 pounds. Good for hunting, but adding some weight back into the stock helps with recoil when going to the range.