rustyshackleford
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My savage Lwh 30-06 tips the scales at 6 pounds, 11 ounces with a Leupold VX-3 3-9x40 scope and weaver steel rings. I can't imagine a huge difference with a 7mm mag as far as recoil.
Perhaps I have this whole thing backwards. I should probably get an upgraded optic first for my 116 and do some experimenting this year. If I find that it doesn't fit the bill, I can upgrade the rifle and transfer the scope over the winter. That'll give me all spring and summer next year to get it dialed in. I have 20+ months to get this figured out.
I'd look hard at a Leupold VX-5 3-15x44. If you want a real knock down drag out load and don't handload I'm pretty sure nosler does a 200 gr accubond at 2700 ft/sec