Even when I had a BAR in 300 Win with the scope it was a "hefty" nine plus pounds. The 700 I bought in the early 90's now has a McMillan stock, Talley lightweight rings, a Timney trigger and I had Chad at LRI flute the bolt and it weighs 8#'s with a Swarovski 3x18 scope.
This is strictly a hunting rifle, the turret goes to 625 but I have only shot it 430 on paper and 400 on game.