Alot of hunters tell me that until they hunt with a shorter LOP --- here in upstate NY, it gets cold in late November, every layer of clothing adds a 1/4" LOP. I look like the Michelin tire guy when I hunt because I just sit 🪑. Of course if you are way over 6 feet tall, all bets are off...
Weight is 8lbs 3oz as you see it--I'd take off 18-20oz for scope & rings. So 7lbs.
Bottom metal is nice but 9oz of steel.
I contacted 3 different gentlemen from the "Montana Wild Sheep Foundation" ( Which is the ser# ! )
Tom McColough (sp) from Lone Wolf Stocks-(he built 2 rifle for me--same...