Just my opinion so it's not worth much but I don't think the P64 M70 is really designed to be a super light weight. There are better options, like the Kimber, if you want a CRF that is super light. I love my M70's but I accept them for what they are and super light weight is not what they are. Then again I've gotten away from the super light craze because I realized I'm fat and don't climb mountains and a little heavier gun is nice in a blind or tree stand.