I think your build should be pretty easy - to make the weight anyway. I've done several, mostly all 7MM-08's or .243's that weigh just over 6 lbs naked and are about 7 lbs 5-6 ozs with scope and rings. And several shoot as good as my Tikka Superlite wink All kidding aside, building a accurate 7-8 lbs rifle shouldn't be that hard if you use a good smith and use the right parts.

For parts maybe start with trued model 700 action or 700 clone of choice. Stock would be either a McMillan Edge in whatever pattern you like or one of the Manners Elite Hunter stocks, barrel maybe a Bartlein 2b either fluted or not and kept under 23" for best balance. Either ADL or if BDL go aluminum to keep weight down. I think with Talley Lwt's and your scope you could be well under 8 lbs when all done.

Last edited by Oregonmuley; 11/29/17.
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