Nice! I tried for 10# and it crept up on me , couple more inches barrel, couple oz beefier scope, lil bigger brake. Up to 11# now. 10# is sweet spot for packing imo.I finished my 338 yesterday. Comes in at 10# with scope and empty mag. Have not shot it yet
I tried the Whidden route but in my case with std lapua it didnt work out. Base of die too small - die cracked trying to size lapua brass. Replaced same story. Magnum Lapua brass to strong for that skinny die imo with my brass.