Author Topic: Colt Light Rifle (Read 538 times)

ben gordon · « **on:** September 22, 2003, 03:59:11 AM »

Anyone know who made these, Howa I suspect but don't.

Omaha-BeenGlockin · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2003, 04:15:05 AM »

Nope Saeco Manufacturing in Maine----this plant is owned by Colt and also produces the USA Weatherby rifles.

My Colt rifle in 7mm Mag seems to be a good shooter----I really need to spend some more time with this rifle and try some different loads.

I got it cheap $399 and they come with scope rings---I put a Leupold VX-1 3x9x40---so the whole rig was only $600.

No way its an ultra light rifle----but it is lightweight for a magnum.

ben gordon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2003, 04:35:42 AM »

Have a flyer with one listed for a little less with a 3x9 scope also in 7 mm mag. Since they have been discontinued guess I better think fast. Thanks, I appreciate the information.

Omaha-BeenGlockin · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2003, 04:49:31 AM »

The dealer where I bought mine originally had them priced at $750 when they first came out---I waited them out as they kept on dropping the price---I figured $399 was fair.

They also had a .30-06 that I procrastinated on getting---it finally sold for $369.

CDNN also has these for $399---but they throw in a cheap scope too

ed in idaho · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2003, 09:08:13 AM »

bought one in 30/06 a few years ago, it is unbeleivable in it's accuracy. put several loads thru it that i had loaded up for a pair of odd sixes i had owned previously they shot 5/8, 3/4, and 9/16 for 150, 180, and 125 gr. bullets. this out of the box accuracy. they are not ultra lite, but are light as is practical :lol: ed