Rich Coyle
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Sometimes it is easier to keep in shape, not overeat and exercise a bit in summer, then you won't have a problem to carry 8lb rifle.
Is that going to help a 75 or 80 year old?
Sometimes it is easier to keep in shape, not overeat and exercise a bit in summer, then you won't have a problem to carry 8lb rifle.
Is that going to help a 75 or 80 year old?
Sometimes it is easier to keep in shape, not overeat and exercise a bit in summer, then you won't have a problem to carry 8lb rifle.
Sometimes it is easier to keep in shape, not overeat and exercise a bit in summer, then you won't have a problem to carry 8lb rifle.
Be careful rifles in th 5 pound range with carbon fiber stocks as those ultra light stocks may not be strong enough.
Have a 6.5 PRC X-Bolt Pro at 6 lbs. 3 oz. which is a short action.
But for a lighter rifle in a long action I'd look at the Barrett or Christensen Arms and Proof Research. The latter two have carbon fiber wrapped barrels to reduce weight.
Be careful rifles in th 5 pound range with carbon fiber stocks as those ultra light stocks may not be strong enough. The Browning X-Bolt Pro carbon fiber stock is a bit heavier B/C they used a heavier foam core for added strength.
Eric B.
this is the first time I have heard this...did you draw this conclusion based on browning's decision to make a heavier stock, or have you had poor experiences with 5lb rifle stocks?
Have a 6.5 PRC X-Bolt Pro at 6 lbs. 3 oz. which is a short action.
But for a lighter rifle in a long action I'd look at the Barrett or Christensen Arms and Proof Research. The latter two have carbon fiber wrapped barrels to reduce weight.
Be careful rifles in th 5 pound range with carbon fiber stocks as those ultra light stocks may not be strong enough. The Browning X-Bolt Pro carbon fiber stock is a bit heavier B/C they used a heavier foam core for added strength.
Eric B.
BOY! Would that take the fun out of it.Sometimes it is easier to keep in shape, not overeat and exercise a bit in summer, then you won't have a problem to carry 8lb rifle.
Looks sweet - just a little outside my budget right now.I'd look at the new Seekins Havak Element, 6.5 PRC. 5.5 lbs.