New Ultralight Arms Model 20 in 280 Remington. The 280 Rem in Forbes' ultralight platform is the 7mm hunter's answer to the weight problem — all the 7mm bore's long-range advantages in a rifle under 5.5 pounds. Melvin Forbes is known to favor 7mm cartridges personally, and his precision in chambering and throating the Model 20 for the 280 Rem reflects that expertise. A connoisseur's ultralight hunting rifle. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 280 Remington Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1990, USA Weight: 54 oz Overall length: 42" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, mountain hunting