Action length vs weight

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Originally Posted by NIMROD

For years I used a Mohawk 308 that was a joy to carry (after I rounded all the square edges off the stock ) and I always considered it as lighter than any other rifle I'd ever held.
I might not think that now though :( .... But would love the chance to buy another one to find out.

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I remember seeing a Mohawk like that in 1978.
Was it very common to wood rasp them round ?