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<blockquote data-quote="LVJ76" data-source="post: 1954853" data-attributes="member: 108965"><p>I've been shooting offhand all my life shooting silhouette competition, also 99% of my hunting shots are offhand as well.</p><p></p><p>A lighter rifle will NOT help you, it will be harder to keep on target. Heavier rifles are simply more steady, not to mention the amount of practice it takes.</p><p></p><p>I would recommend you shoot a lighter rifle offhand and see how that goes first, before you spend the money on a build that won't do effectively what it's supposed to. </p><p></p><p>My competition rifle weights 10 lbs and 1.5 oz, just under the limit allowed of 10 lbs and 2 oz. Heavier would be better and easier, reason why there is a weight limit in the rules.</p><p></p><p>My 7mm-08 hunting rifles weight around 9.5 lbs and my 7mm Rem Mag weights 10.5 lbs., these are pretty good weights for offhand shooting in my personal experience and preference. </p><p></p><p>Like I mentioned this is my experience and preference, and most offhand shooters will provably tell you the same thing.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps and stay safe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LVJ76, post: 1954853, member: 108965"] I've been shooting offhand all my life shooting silhouette competition, also 99% of my hunting shots are offhand as well. A lighter rifle will NOT help you, it will be harder to keep on target. Heavier rifles are simply more steady, not to mention the amount of practice it takes. I would recommend you shoot a lighter rifle offhand and see how that goes first, before you spend the money on a build that won't do effectively what it's supposed to. My competition rifle weights 10 lbs and 1.5 oz, just under the limit allowed of 10 lbs and 2 oz. Heavier would be better and easier, reason why there is a weight limit in the rules. My 7mm-08 hunting rifles weight around 9.5 lbs and my 7mm Rem Mag weights 10.5 lbs., these are pretty good weights for offhand shooting in my personal experience and preference. Like I mentioned this is my experience and preference, and most offhand shooters will provably tell you the same thing. Hope this helps and stay safe [/QUOTE]
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