A Blaser F16 in the game gun configuration will weigh about 7 lbs. 3 oz. with 28s. With 30s it won't be but a few oz. more. This gun is way under your price cap, but is a fine handling gun, with a fine trigger. Proven.

I'm a big Perazzi fan, so I looked at the MX8 ribless Game Gun mentioned above. It lists at $17k, but you should be able to buy one for less. If you really don't mind spending the money for one, I cannot imagine you would be disappointed in any way. You will be getting a gun without a top rib, however. Some may not take to that easily.

SRH

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