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Thanks, Ken.

The B&C Medalist comb is perfect for this height ring and I have about 3/16th's inch clearance with the straight, Oberndorf style bolt handle. Those steel QD Warnes are pretty heavy, scope with rings, 1# 3.3 oz. The scope is 14.6 oz., the rings, 4.7 oz.

The rig is 8# 14 oz., but feels lighter, as it balances nicely at the front action screw. I could save a few ounces with Talley LW's, but wouldn't have the QD feature. I could use Talley QD's, but these Weaver bases are all tweaked for this gun.

My goal was 8.5 pounds. I'm over by 6 oz. Could get pretty close to target wt. with VX-3 1.5-5x20 and Talley LW rings. But, I think I like this better and 6 oz isn't a big deal. The VX-6, IMHO, is worth the few extra ounces.

DF

Edited to add, gun without scope is 7# 10.7 oz.