Sometime in the future I would like to make myself one light weight rifle.

It will be a Rem 700 in 30-06. Most likely use a factory barrel but a custom is not out of the question. Probably go with a Leupy in 2-7 or 2.5-8.

What are some ways you guys can suggest to shave some weight?

Also, NO I don't want a Tikka or kimber. I don't like how Tikka's feel and I don't like the 3 pos safety of the Kimbers. I owned a tack driving 325wsm in a Montucky 10 years ago, could never get used to the safety so I sent it down the road.