RE: Ruger M77 Mark II compact or Browning A-bolt compact in 7m-08?
Take a look at a Sako Finnlite. It has a detachable clip, you can open bolt with safety on (seperate lever), stainless synthetic, and the short action 20" barrel only weighs 6 lbs. I have one in 7mag and it drives tacks!!! Quite a bit more money but there is no comparison.