I have a Savage ML 10 II SS and laminated stock. With a 3.5X10 Tasco World class plus scope and leather sling, it ways 12 lb. It is a bear to lug around. But it will shoot 1" groups all day, if you let the barrel cool at least 10 min. between shots. I shoot 44gr. Accurate 5744. Hornady 250 gr. SST and Federal 209A primers. I killed a deer with it last week at 230yd.
The only difference between my Savage and my T/C Encore is, the Savage is smokeless and my Encore is 2lb. less.