Dwayne,
7 2/3 pounds all up with five rounds of ammo and sling is nothing to worry about.
Ted
You bet! And I would take that 7 2/3's pounds in a minute over something lighter,just to have that good, tough 98 action working for me........
BC 30,nice rifle! Good job....that rifle smacks of "rugged" which is a very good thing......no comment on the chambering