I'm having Joe Smithson build me a 8lbs 375 H&H on a GMA small ring action. It will have a 22 inch barrel with integral machines front sight base, rear island base and sling swivel. Mounted in his Carbon fiber stock and using his QR rings.

The question is should I get a blind magazine or use the bottom metal on the GMA action? Blind magazine is lighter by 1/3 pound but ....