dogmush's thread about scout rifles got me thinking again about how, when my kids are off payroll (a while yet, honestly) I'd like to buy a new rifle. I still harbor hope/delusions of a trip to Alaska for moose or caribou, or even just packing into a neat area of Washington for mule deer or elk.
As such a lightweight takedown rifle in .300WSM or comparable cartridge is what I want. Only gun I know of that isn't a $$$$ custom job is the Browning BLR. Under 7lbs (unloaded, no scope), available in .300WSM, and as a takedown.
But, since Covid (maybe Obama) I haven't seen any actually for sale. So, what are my options?
I want a .300wsm in part for the trajectory/range, so some options for take downs in 45/70 or pistol calibers are non-starters.
Eta: bolt action is fine, as is obviously lever action. Heck, a decent semiautomatic would be fine too.