If wanting a 7mmRM "mountain rifle", I would go 700, stainless #2 or Rem Sporter, in an Edge MR handle (ADL) with Limbsaver. I'd likely top it with a VX3 3.5-10 with B&C or turret. Should go about 7.5lbs and I don't think I'd want one any lighter.

Now with even more aplomb