Schoolcraft,
Now, THAT'S a mountain rifle (5 1/4 lbs.).
His reputation for the hightest quality (ultra) light-weight hunting rifle is unquestioned !!!
Not that it matters: The only thing I would have done differently is got it in 7MM Rem Mag (flatter shooting).
Now for the optics......food for thought ??
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nightfor...fle-scope.html
BTW - take a look at this sling for the mountains.
http://www.mcssl.com/store/specialty...6cbc00bfb3b636
Congratulations...............I am "green" with envy !!!