Will be getting a 308 84M of some type in a few weeks. If it's a Classic Select (5 lbs 10 oz), Montana (5 lbs 2 oz), Green Mountain Ascent (4 lbs 13 oz), or Subalpine (4 lbs 13 oz as well), is yet to be seen. I'm a wood lover but want for lightweight. My current Savage 338WM weighs in at roughly 10 lbs 6 oz at full hunting mode unloaded. It has a 3-18x44 SF CDS Fire Dot VX-6 on it that I absolutely adore. I'm pretty well set on the 2-12x42 non-illuminated VX-6 for this new rig, but I still look at 2.5-8x36's and 2-7x33's a lot. To me, the 5.4 oz for the 2-12x42 buys a LOT of optics per ounce over the 2.5-8x36. Opinions? My wallet would certainly feel better with one of the VX-3i's or even the 2-7x33 CDS VX-2, I just love my VX-6 I have and have even considered taking on a couple more oz and getting an illuminated VX-6HD for the slightly better coatings, illumination, included alumina covers (will add $90-$110 to whatever scope I choose, but included with the VX-6HD), and throw lever. This will be the rifle I hunt with 90% of the time as the 338 was/is perfect for open country but the new land I've just gotten is swampy and thick and requires one to be ready while walking, which is really hard with a 10 1/2 lb rifle ha!
