Tikka T3 Lite at 2.7 kilograms = 5.95248 lbs. That is just a hair under 6 lbs and even available in .223 Rem.
http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?lite_showdata#pagedown
Very hard to beat the accuracy and trigger out of the box for anywhere near the price. And you are correct about the action. Add the limbsaver and a light weight scope and quite the nice hiking rifle.
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The barrel got sizzling hot.
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Yet another bonus of living in Alaska; not really a problem, still wait if I can't comfortably hold the barrel...