I used a McMillan Edge stock on my M70 .338-06 and a PacNor #3 contour barrel and the darn thing still weighs 8.5lbs all up. I'd be careful what stock you use, M98 action and Mag Contour barrel is going to be pretty heavy to start with. If your dreaming of high country elk it might come out a little heavier than you want to pack around all day.
