DB,

Still a pretty nice rifle, lots of potential in the weight savings dept.

Flute the barrel like you posted.

Skip the heavy recoil lug and opt for the factory pot metal if you want to save weight next time, maybe go Williams Ti bottom metal if Matt is producing them.

I like Lilja's sporter contours #2- #4 for most of my projects now, very trim but still accurate.

MtnHtr