I bought a RAR last year in 7-08 and put a Redfield 2x7 on it.
Turns out it weights the same as my Rem 700 Mtn Rifle in .30-06 with a Leupold VXlll 2.5x8
I am shooting 140 gr Nosler Partitions in it and not missing the recoil of the .30-06 in the light Mtn Rifle.
Took two deer and four hogs with it so far, am very pleased with it.
For the upcoming fall hunting season, I plan to hunt antelope and cow elk with it in addition to more deer.
I bought it for my grandson but he won't be able to hunt big game for 6 more years so it should be well broken in for him by then.
