The reason the long action is 10 pounds before scope, sling, bipod, and ammo pouch are added, is that Palma taper barrel.

With a Douglas scale #3 taper and no noisy recoil compensator, that rifle would be better than I can build for that money.,.. and it would be 10 pounds with the accessories.

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