stubb the action IS a shortened " shortaction" , but it' s only shortened by .5" . Combine that with the 21" barrel and perhaps that is your true 3 ounces. I just know how the gun feels. The overall package is just awesome. The gun I have been toying with is a composite Abolt (synth/black steel) and is a 223 WSSM. I have held them together with both the Model 7 youth (wood/black steel) and 700 ADL Youth (composite/black steel). It has it allover the ADL, by more than a pound. Weight wise its not just tremendously lighter than the 7 Youth, but again its just " feels" good. Of course being a " mag" doesnt hurt either!!!

Just " farts n giggles"
RA