For me my keeper in the .308 is my AI AE. It is the covert with a 16" barrel but has a nice suppressor that goes with it. Even at 16" its a 1000yd gun. Action is smooth as butter, weight is a consideration but is relative. I have a .300 win mag that is 15lbs with out the glass! I like the user adjustable triggers, and unlike many shooters I like two stage triggers ( go ahead and flame me now for it ) but you take take that out also. If I didn't go with the covert I still would have picked up an AI probably 20-22" As Hoser mentioned for a chassis system it is top notch. One thing on them though is the comb is a little high, if you like high comb its good if not its a bitch to keep it low and keep the glass as low to the barrel as possible. I'm also a big USO fan, just love the EREK knobs and how smooth they are.