I just picked up my RH from the FFL today. Mounted a Swarovski Z3 3-9x36 with Talley LWs weight is 8#s2.5oz.I'm pleased with the rifle overall (good thing since I already ordered 2 of the .243s)just a couple of things I don't like. Would have been nice to have ss slings studs and the floorplate rattles a little. I've had good luck with the aluminum floorplates from Pacific Tool on Model 70s so will probably order one should also get the weight under 8#s. I have a couple of different factory loads I'm going to try next week and will then see about working up some handloads.