The Remington 700 Mountain in .308 Winchester is the original lightweight hunting 700 variant, featuring a slender 22-inch sporter-weight barrel and classic American walnut stock optimized for reduced carry weight in mountain terrain. Introduced as the first factory 700 specifically engineered for weight reduction, the Mountain achieved under 6.5 pounds through a slimmer barrel profile and lightweight walnut stock. It established the mountain hunting rifle as a distinct category within the 700 family. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Winchester Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1986, USA Weight: 41 oz Overall length: 42" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Hunting / Precision