My Model Seven Predator in .243 Winchester with Talley Lwt mounts and Leupold 3.5x10/Butler Creek flip caps with a Vero Vellini sling and four rounds loaded with Sierra 85 gr. HPBT's weighs 7 lbs. 5 ounces all up total. I don't understand it, it is supposed to weigh seven pounds naked. Wondering what they left off it to make that kinda of weight class... lol.
Just caught this and thought I'd explain.
My 700 Mountain Guide in 243AI wears the same 3.5-10 scope and it rides in Talley's as well, I have 9 rounds of 75 gr v-max's in the shell carrier, It wears a mountain sling and it does have an M1 elevation turret and it weighs 7.4 pounds. The balance is perfect.
Like I said, the Mod 7 Predator weighs too much for what it is. If they'd opt for a MR contour instead of the magnum contour and put it in a decent stock, the balance would be far better and it would drop a pound at least.
