Dutch on another forum that Knight has placed the new Ultra-Lite on the web page...
The Kevlar stock offers very big reduction in weight from the conventional stock. It also increases the stength of the stock greatly.
http://www.knightrifles.com/ultra-lite-olive-green-straight/ I was really hoping that it would not be that expensive... but just the light weight Kevlar stock jumps the price pretty decently.
All-in-all - I am pretty sure that I will get one. Before I quit using centerfire rifles I hunted with a Tikka Light 300 win mag, and I have to tell you I really enjoyed walking around with a 6# rifle all especially since I am getting way old.
I know a lot of people will worry about or consider the recoil of the light rifle but for myself only it will not be a problem. Shooting a 3 1/2" Turkey load more than 2 or 3 times in a row... that recoil I notice...
I did a little research and did find out the stock is a B&C, Kevlar and pillar bedded... but dang they are expensive.
Here is an example of a McMillan stock... look at the darn price...
As indicated look at the price of a after market pillar bedded Rem/Win stock. $600+ for a stock. That has got to move the price of the rifle up a bit...
http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet...-Carbon/Detail The/this gun is certainly not for everyone or the casual shooter/hunter, it is more like a custom gun.
I think Knight knows they are pushing the limits but the rifle was or is meant for a select market. They believe they will be able to sell to that market. It was never meant to be a mass produced product, nor was it meant for the occasional ML shooter/hunter.
I am sure it would be nice if they would sell a gross but again Knight is more interested in quality, American built, in some what of a select market. Anyway that is my opinion...
