Shed so weight

[Sutcliffe]

I agree

That's a target rifle, not a hunting rifle. I'd hate to see it sporterized for hunting.

-W

It's a rifle you are supposed to drive to the range and then set down for your shooting sessions.

Better off to buy a bargain brand hunting rifle. Customizing or changing guns ends up getting real expensive.

[warzon]

Thanks for the replys I am taking the route of buying a in expensive hunting rifle as the original thought was to be a bench shooter anyhow.

[warzon]

im guessing its right at 13 pounds....my 12 VLP is about 14 with a harris bipod.

I still take it hunting, but its a heavy sucker.

Thats sweet!

[nastyhabts26]

About the only weight you can shed is to remove the bi pod and replace the stock, with that bull barrel it will still be heavy.

[Whiterabbit]

keep stock. remove sun shade and bipod. Go hunting.

[ChrisC]

Buy some weights and start lifting. Cheapest route plus you'll have more muscle mass and live longer.