Kip---this rig weighs exactly 9lbs as shown........

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270 WSM
Win 70 classic stainless
Trued/lapped/polished
tuned factory trigger job
H-S bedded stock
24" SS/fluted Pac-Nor super-match #4
Vari-XIII 4.5-14x40 AO
Talley fixed rings

It could be lighter if I flute bolt, Talley lightweights, 3.5-10x40 etc. But it actually came out exactly as planned.........