get him a Tikka t3 superlight . Around 6 ounces or so heavier than a TI or a 84L (if I remember right). And they shoot , can be found for around $700 bucks used. Cant go wrong. Spend the savings on bullets and shoot.
6# 11.7oz in 308 with X-low Talleys and a 2.5x8 Leupold. That is what is listed with an empty mag and no sling yet. I plan to whittle on the stock some and get a Kampfeld flute job on the bolt.
If that ain't light enough for you, maybe you need to buy a good Pendlay barbell first.
Bear in mind those little gay-assed dumbells that Zero was waving around in his "workout vid" awhile back are each likely heavier than said T3 Superlight.
