Went to the GS and held some light rifles, but none on my list. Christensen Ridgeline, Springfield Waypoint, and Fierce CF (can't remember model), all nice rifles and way over budget. The Waypoint won't make for a light rifle without some different choices.
The store owner who is about to retire from the State Patrol and go full time at the store, and we had a good discussion. He said he started looking for rifles that would extend his range and allow him to shoot longer distances. I told him I was looking for something I could carry longer on a hunting trip. We both agreed what we were looking for valid for our uses.
He still tried to sell me the CA or the Fierce rifle, I just said I like being married. We both had a good laugh.