I got a M700 in .300 Win. Mag. that scope and all weighs less than 7 pounds , years ago to hunt elk in CO. it is a nice rifle and wonderful to carry for a week straight. it was very much up to the job. The recoil on this light weight is a bit much when sighting it in, so it does not go to the range very often. Now days I would go to the 25-06 Rem. the short action to me would be no gain except may be 2 oz.