I think a 700 action, 24" #3 or #4ish contour throated for the AMAX at like 2.8-2.9", dropped into a Game Scout with Edge Fill, Talley's and 3.5-10 or perhaps 4.5-14x40 with M1s would be freaking stellar. Plus, you could still pack that dog around and hunt the heck out of it.