8 lbs might be a little heavy by the time scope is on + ammo = likely at least 9 lbs.
My Tikka T3 Lite in 9.3 x 62 was less than 7 lbs out of the box. With 3-9x40 scope + 4 cartrdiges = 7.7 lbs ready to go... Great for carry but a bit light for the range. I'd aim for about 8.5 lbs ready to hunt.
It's a great cartridge deserving a good rifle.
Bob
www.bigbores.ca
