Sorry for your scope weight issues.
As a full grown man I’ve never had the nightmare of an ounce or two of scope weight to contend with. I understand your struggle though. Once you start with a 10lb springer the weight of scope and rings must be one of your biggest concerns to be able to pick it up by yourself.
The weight of the combination I use is perfectly comfortable for any reasonably sized adult man.
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