Help me out on a Ruger American Gen2 Build

[USAF Ret]

So, I was not planning on getting another rifle, but the PX had a 20% off sale going on and had a Ruger American Gen2 Predator in 308 Win. I got it for $400, no tax. I just could not pass it up. I am wanting to do a chassis hunting rig. Trying to keep it fairly light, maybe 8 lbs with scope. I have been looking at the offerings and right now it looks like KRG Bravo, MDT Field, MDT LSS, and Sharps Bros Heatseeker for chassis'. I am also keeping an eye out for Black Friday scope deals. I would like to keep the scope under 20 oz with a 16x magnification. I do need to pull the action from the stock and weigh it so I know what my limits are. Also, while not a bare bones budget, I do want to keep it lower or I could have ended up buying a rifle already in a chassis system.

Open to suggestions. Anyone done a build like this? Thoughts on components?

 

[Wind Gypsy]

8 lbs with scope is a stretch. Bravos are great but not light. I don’t think the mdts are any lighter either. I’m pretty sure the field stock is heavier and lss likely is too. Never heard of the heat seeker.

 

[Waspocrew]

Agreed^^^. I think you're going to have a tough time reaching your weight goal.

 

[Redmt]

If you're looking for a decent discount on scopes, most manufacturers offer a veterans discount. Leupold is very veteran friendly.

 

[brockel]

I don’t think you will be able to hit 8lbs

 

[USAF Ret]

Alright, let's shoot for 9 lbs. Remember, that the American 2 is spiral fluted. It is quite a bit less weight than the Gen 1.

 

[USAF Ret]

If you're looking for a decent discount on scopes, most manufacturers offer a veterans discount. Leupold is very veteran friendly.

I am signed up. They never seem to have the scope I am looking for, although I have bought a couple.