Hello gents! I am planning on joining your ranks by purchasing either the Model 10 Precision Carbine or the Predator Hunter Max1 (in .223 for both). Can someone help me understand why these 2 similar guns have such a big weight difference as per Savage website? They appear to be the same gun except:

- Predator Hunter Max1, 22" barrel, 8.5 lbs

- Precision Carbine, 20" barrel, 7 lbs

Both are Accustock so that does not explain the difference. I would expect the Predator to be a little heavier due to the 2" longer barrel, but not a full 1.5 pounds. I'm a little hesitant the 8.5 pound starting weight for the Predator will be uncomfortably heavy by the time I drop a scope and bipod on it. I do a lot of walking large farms in my quest for groundhog pink mist, teeth and toes. ;D