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<blockquote data-quote="7MM Mike" data-source="post: 2547770" data-attributes="member: 16177"><p>The right weight in my opinion really depends on how far you plan to shoot accurately. I realize this is LRH, but if shots at game are kept say 500yds and in (for me), don't be afraid of lightweights. Mine require very different shooting technique than anything in the 9 or 10lb range, but that doesn't mean they are not accurate! currently I'm hunting with a 338 WSM that is 7-3/4lbs all up. IMO it's too heavy for long backpack hunts if that's your thing (it's my thing), and in a smaller caliber you could go a fair bit lighter without sacrificing much.</p><p> IMO keeping your barrel contour reasonable (2+) on a lightweight improves the balance and puts some weight out front making the rifle much easier to steer. ultralight barrels make rifles balance in the rear and make accuracy more challenging.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7MM Mike, post: 2547770, member: 16177"] The right weight in my opinion really depends on how far you plan to shoot accurately. I realize this is LRH, but if shots at game are kept say 500yds and in (for me), don't be afraid of lightweights. Mine require very different shooting technique than anything in the 9 or 10lb range, but that doesn't mean they are not accurate! currently I'm hunting with a 338 WSM that is 7-3/4lbs all up. IMO it's too heavy for long backpack hunts if that's your thing (it's my thing), and in a smaller caliber you could go a fair bit lighter without sacrificing much. IMO keeping your barrel contour reasonable (2+) on a lightweight improves the balance and puts some weight out front making the rifle much easier to steer. ultralight barrels make rifles balance in the rear and make accuracy more challenging. [/QUOTE]
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