"Dicks Special" ADL in 7-08, McMillan Classic, 6x42, Talleys, 24" Sporter tube. 7lb 11oz.
Kimber Montana 270 WSM, 24", 3.5x10 Target Turrets, 7lb 2oz
Tikka 30-06 6x42, Talleys, 22" tube 7lb 2oz
Dang, trip down memory lane.....anyhoo
After going through the 223AI Faux SAUM, 7-08 McSwirly, 260 Faux Ti, and 6x45 Faux Ti, I'd pull my favorite parts from each.
1:8 260
22" Rem Mag contour
McSwirly Classic
Talleys
M8 6x42 M1 Elevation
(Should be 7lb 10oz'ish)
and get the hell out the way....
I chased ounces on rigs, but 2 tears in a bucket, mother phuggit. Boots and chit in your pack can fix weight "issues". Or fewer cheeseburgers.