Thanks guys,

Long action vs short action in the rem 700 amounts to about 3 oz. so the short action is lighter argument doesn't fly with me. I'm certain my 6.5-284 that I built last year would fit the bill terrifically. I just want to build something. I may not even take it on my goat hunt. But, I'm definately leaning toward the 300 RUM 26 inch tube and all. Scoped the gun should weigh in about 7.5-8 lbs, just about right.