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14.5 lb hunting rifle...opinions?
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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 1123203" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>......and the LIGHTER it is, the MORE it costs......<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>Titanium actions, Carbon Fiber stocks and lighter scopes and mounts all cost more money than their steel counterparts.....</p><p> </p><p>So: When you are older (like me), you can (hopefully) afford to induldge in a lightweight but accurate rifle......</p><p> </p><p>In my case, I want (and have achieved) a less than 8 pound stick with ammunition in the belly.</p><p> </p><p>Was it cheap? Hell no. Is it practical for an old man (I'm 66)? Absolutely.</p><p> </p><p>When you reach 'old fart' status, every ounce counts.</p><p> </p><p>There are, of course limitations involved. You cannot get a magnum caliber cannon under 8 pounds but with careful choice in caliber, loads and components, it's doable.</p><p> </p><p>If they ever come up with a carbon fiber action and tube, I'll be first in line for them. Maybe I can break 6 pounds someday......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 1123203, member: 39764"] ......and the LIGHTER it is, the MORE it costs......:D Titanium actions, Carbon Fiber stocks and lighter scopes and mounts all cost more money than their steel counterparts..... So: When you are older (like me), you can (hopefully) afford to induldge in a lightweight but accurate rifle...... In my case, I want (and have achieved) a less than 8 pound stick with ammunition in the belly. Was it cheap? Hell no. Is it practical for an old man (I'm 66)? Absolutely. When you reach 'old fart' status, every ounce counts. There are, of course limitations involved. You cannot get a magnum caliber cannon under 8 pounds but with careful choice in caliber, loads and components, it's doable. If they ever come up with a carbon fiber action and tube, I'll be first in line for them. Maybe I can break 6 pounds someday...... [/QUOTE]
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