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<blockquote data-quote="kcebcj" data-source="post: 220855" data-attributes="member: 10391"><p>I have backpack hunted for years and a few years ago got interested in long range hunting. In my opinion they are two different sports with each having its own set of tools. When I backpack hunt the pack is between 22 and 28 lbs depending on the days out and the rifle is around 8 lbs. In the late season the packs weigh a little more because of weather. I have always hand carried my rifles and 8 lbs gets to be a pain in the a…s after a couple days. We don't set up a spike camp so the pack is on all day and camp wherever we are at at dark..</p><p> </p><p> No way would I pack the 12 lb rifle for 3-4 days on a back pack hunt along with spotting scope and all the other necessary tools required to make accurate long range shots. I can't see doing that with a 40- 50 lb pack especially in the rough country that warrents backpacking. Then if you take a large buck it's a two trip deal or more getting the meat and cape out. The long range stuff happens either from horseback or from a quad. I'm very lucky because where I live and hunt is pretty much out my back door and givin the mood I can do either. The horse does not like packin that heavy rifle either. Got to put a gallon of water in the saddle bag on the off side just to keep the saddle straight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kcebcj, post: 220855, member: 10391"] I have backpack hunted for years and a few years ago got interested in long range hunting. In my opinion they are two different sports with each having its own set of tools. When I backpack hunt the pack is between 22 and 28 lbs depending on the days out and the rifle is around 8 lbs. In the late season the packs weigh a little more because of weather. I have always hand carried my rifles and 8 lbs gets to be a pain in the a…s after a couple days. We don’t set up a spike camp so the pack is on all day and camp wherever we are at at dark.. No way would I pack the 12 lb rifle for 3-4 days on a back pack hunt along with spotting scope and all the other necessary tools required to make accurate long range shots. I can’t see doing that with a 40- 50 lb pack especially in the rough country that warrents backpacking. Then if you take a large buck it’s a two trip deal or more getting the meat and cape out. The long range stuff happens either from horseback or from a quad. I’m very lucky because where I live and hunt is pretty much out my back door and givin the mood I can do either. The horse does not like packin that heavy rifle either. Got to put a gallon of water in the saddle bag on the off side just to keep the saddle straight. [/QUOTE]
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