Sheridan,
That Nightforce scope weighs 30oz.!
I was thinking of something a little more trim.
Maybe a Leupy VX-3 3.5-10x40 or 2.5-8x36. I think they're both around 12 or 13oz., so with Talley lightweight mounts, the finished weight should be around 6 1/4lbs. With 4 rounds in the rifle and a trim sling, maybe around 7lbs. total?
I've bought and sold A LOT of factory rifles, and had 1 custom rifle built through Hill Country and I can honestly say I've never been as excited about getting a new rifle. I just can't imagine ever selling this one.