I'm a bolt action guy through and through. Having said that, there is absolutely nothing wrong with your set up. If you want a reason to justify buying another gun or a different gun, your upcoming elk hunt is about as good of a reason as any of which I can think. As for weight of your set up, if that is your biggest concern, if you are like anybody else, lose two pounds of your own weight, and you will be at the same point of a two pound lighter rifle and $600 to a $1,000 richer to spend on other hunting toys.
Or, you can buy my stainless Winchester Model 70 300 Win Mag for $600 plus shipping. Hey, I had to offer.
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