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How heavy a gun is too heavy for hauling?
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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 434897" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>I can agree to a limited extent. But there is a difference. The primary one being that extra weight in a well fitted/designed backpack is weight that is carried centered on the body, closer to the center of gravity of the body, and doesn't produce the strain and unbalance of a rifle carried in the hands or off to the side of the body. Just like 10 extra lbs of fat in the abdominal area is steadier for packing around than 10 extra lbs of rifle carried in the hand extended off to the side of the torso. I've known hunters who have messed up their shoulders by extended packing of heavy 10 gauge double shotguns and heavy rifles. Excess wear and tear on the tendons, ligaments, and muscles.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 434897, member: 4191"] I can agree to a limited extent. But there is a difference. The primary one being that extra weight in a well fitted/designed backpack is weight that is carried centered on the body, closer to the center of gravity of the body, and doesn't produce the strain and unbalance of a rifle carried in the hands or off to the side of the body. Just like 10 extra lbs of fat in the abdominal area is steadier for packing around than 10 extra lbs of rifle carried in the hand extended off to the side of the torso. I've known hunters who have messed up their shoulders by extended packing of heavy 10 gauge double shotguns and heavy rifles. Excess wear and tear on the tendons, ligaments, and muscles. [/QUOTE]
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