My 98 with heavy barrel an Leupold 3.5x10 must weigh close to 10 pounds loaded and slung. I'll be 69 in late August and hardly notice the weight. And it shoots great! Off the handlebars of the ATV or windscreen of the sno go. smile

For walkabout l take the .260 Rem 725 with 2-7 Leupold... smile

The only true cost of having a dog is its death.