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For the guys who hunt LR with heavy rifles, a question:
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<blockquote data-quote="brcfo_outdoors" data-source="post: 2008150" data-attributes="member: 113623"><p>You will feel the extra weight eventually, especially when climbing or not using a trail. I only really have one set of gear to take, so I don't vary my equipment too much for regular backpacking or just hiking in for a hunt. Generically, I try to by ultralight stuff, but certain things I will compromise on for comfort like my pillow. Depending on the season I will also swap out my sleeping bag. I hike pretty much every week and will sometimes throw a case of shotgun shells in my pack for weight.</p><p></p><p>I took my chassis rifle out a few weeks ago and it was about 14lbs (my scale isn't the most accurate). I used to carry a Barrett Fieldcraft so you can imagine the pendulum has swung way far the other direction. The biggest problem I ran into was having to carry extra water because there was no source where I was heading into, and I would be staying in that one area. The heavy rifle, plus the water weight, plus carrying my camp stuff, plus the heat on the first day quite frankly was a bit more than I could chew. Once I was there and set up, I didn't mind the rifle weight as much since my pack was empty, but I was dreading a pack out if I were to get something. Even with a well designed pack, weight is just cumulative. My advice is to cut it where you can, and a few pounds off the rifle will make a big difference in the long run. Also know your personal limits, because otherwise they will show up at the most inopportune time and location.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brcfo_outdoors, post: 2008150, member: 113623"] You will feel the extra weight eventually, especially when climbing or not using a trail. I only really have one set of gear to take, so I don't vary my equipment too much for regular backpacking or just hiking in for a hunt. Generically, I try to by ultralight stuff, but certain things I will compromise on for comfort like my pillow. Depending on the season I will also swap out my sleeping bag. I hike pretty much every week and will sometimes throw a case of shotgun shells in my pack for weight. I took my chassis rifle out a few weeks ago and it was about 14lbs (my scale isn't the most accurate). I used to carry a Barrett Fieldcraft so you can imagine the pendulum has swung way far the other direction. The biggest problem I ran into was having to carry extra water because there was no source where I was heading into, and I would be staying in that one area. The heavy rifle, plus the water weight, plus carrying my camp stuff, plus the heat on the first day quite frankly was a bit more than I could chew. Once I was there and set up, I didn't mind the rifle weight as much since my pack was empty, but I was dreading a pack out if I were to get something. Even with a well designed pack, weight is just cumulative. My advice is to cut it where you can, and a few pounds off the rifle will make a big difference in the long run. Also know your personal limits, because otherwise they will show up at the most inopportune time and location. [/QUOTE]
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