On both counts: True.......so painfully true.
LOL!
I'm not at a definite weight yet Brad. I still need to get some custom action bolts made up, then screw it together, then balance it. The stock weight's could have a definite impact on the final weight of the rifle.
As it sits right now, the put together rifle with the scope rings and all weighs 12.543lb
I think I'm going to need to add 2lb to the butt.
Add about 1.5lb for the scope and you've got a 16lb rifle.
If that's too light, then speak now. It's not too late to lead the forend and wouldn't add too much to the time frame.