I would look for a stainless 700, most likely a BDL SS or SPS SS, re-crown at 22", put it in an edge-fill McMillan handle of my choice, and go hunting. That should make a scoped weight of 7.25lbs or so and be as light as I'd want to go in a 30-06. Balance should be there also, due to the sporter-weight barrel. You could also spend a bit more and just re-barrel/re-stock the ADL you already have. Balance and feel are more important to me than overall weight. (within reason)


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