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<blockquote data-quote="P7M13" data-source="post: 2923182" data-attributes="member: 94154"><p>Though you didn't say where, eleven pounds is a lot to haul around if you're in the mountains of Colorado. If you think it's manageable, I'd say stick with your 375 H&H. Where I hunt is thick brush and steep, and I will seldom have a shot beyond 300 yards. 9 pounds and 26" barrel becomes cumbersome after a day of stalking.</p><p>I used to say I disliked belted cartridges because of reloading. I was also a stubborn fool and insisted on full resizing. </p><p>For a while now I've just shoulder bumped. I also used to carry my 9 lb 338 WinMag around happily until 2014, when I repeatedly snagged on brush and thought, "I need a shorter barrel."</p><p>Over the years, what I've found most comfortable are a 20" 7/08 or a 22" 6.5 Swede at 8lbs each. </p><p>I found it's so much easier to carry lighter rifle with a shorter barrel.</p><p>With either one, I'm comfortable if I need to take a shot up to 500 yards, having practiced at 600.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P7M13, post: 2923182, member: 94154"] Though you didn't say where, eleven pounds is a lot to haul around if you're in the mountains of Colorado. If you think it's manageable, I'd say stick with your 375 H&H. Where I hunt is thick brush and steep, and I will seldom have a shot beyond 300 yards. 9 pounds and 26" barrel becomes cumbersome after a day of stalking. I used to say I disliked belted cartridges because of reloading. I was also a stubborn fool and insisted on full resizing. For a while now I've just shoulder bumped. I also used to carry my 9 lb 338 WinMag around happily until 2014, when I repeatedly snagged on brush and thought, "I need a shorter barrel." Over the years, what I've found most comfortable are a 20" 7/08 or a 22" 6.5 Swede at 8lbs each. I found it's so much easier to carry lighter rifle with a shorter barrel. With either one, I'm comfortable if I need to take a shot up to 500 yards, having practiced at 600. [/QUOTE]
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