I own 3 Tikka T3 Lites and they are exactly that, Lite and that's they way I like it. I have a very high appreciation for pretty wood, but I don't care to carry it around all day. I do own a Browning A-Bolt in 7MM STW in synthetic and it weighs over 9 lbs scoped and loaded. I love my Tikkas and will continue to enjoy them for some time.