My compact 223 weighs 7 lbs 1 oz scoped. My Kimber 308 5 lbs 15 oz scoped. I'm picking up a Ruger 308 tomorrow, going full size on it.

Not as light as the Kimber, and 3/4-1 lb is significant, but 7 lbs scoped for around $350 is pretty good. Especially as well as they shoot. If the 308 even matches the 223 I'll be thrilled.


Most people don't really want the truth.

They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.