Hello Folks,

Ruger lists the weight of my 7x57mm model 1-A as seven pounds. With a 12.8 oz scope mounted, mine weighs eight pounds even. I'm putting some time and effort into getting it to shoot well, and would like to reduce the weight too. Other than a Leupold Ultralight scope (FX-II 2.5x20mm, 6.5 oz), do you know of any areas where weight may safely be removed from the 1-A? Do you know of any gunsmiths who have a good reputation with this gun?

Thank you, Tom