Yep, the weight of an all Edge Legend has crept up 5-6oz over the past several years. If I wanted to keep a new build to 8 pounds sans scope I'd be looking at an all Edge stock and a #1 barrel contour, or a #2 at most. My last build with a #2 Bartlien and all Edge Legend hits just under 8 sans scope. The Hunter's Edge is a lighter stock by several ounces and using it would allow a larger barrel contour or a heavier scope.