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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
How light is to light
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1865267" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I think optimum rifle weight is dependent on a combination of the individuals shooter skill, maximum hunting range, hunting environment/conditions, and the rifle/cartridge. At the bench/range in "controlled conditions" I can shoot my lighter rifles quite well out to ranged beyond 600 yards. Atthis distance or less in hunting conditions, I'm Ok 8sing a lighter rifle. For hunting shots further out, particularly with variations in conditions(temperature, rifle support, available time to shot, etc), small changes can account for large differences and I find that my accuracy is materially better with the added stability of a heavier rifle.....generally 10.5# or more with my 6.5x284 and 300WM LRH Rifles. I will admit the majority of my hunting shots have been under 600 yards, but in those instances over the years where I have taken some really good animals beyond this range, I was glad to have the added weight....and the few extra pounds of weight was appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1865267, member: 10291"] I think optimum rifle weight is dependent on a combination of the individuals shooter skill, maximum hunting range, hunting environment/conditions, and the rifle/cartridge. At the bench/range in “controlled conditions” I can shoot my lighter rifles quite well out to ranged beyond 600 yards. Atthis distance or less in hunting conditions, I’m Ok 8sing a lighter rifle. For hunting shots further out, particularly with variations in conditions(temperature, rifle support, available time to shot, etc), small changes can account for large differences and I find that my accuracy is materially better with the added stability of a heavier rifle.....generally 10.5# or more with my 6.5x284 and 300WM LRH Rifles. I will admit the majority of my hunting shots have been under 600 yards, but in those instances over the years where I have taken some really good animals beyond this range, I was glad to have the added weight....and the few extra pounds of weight was appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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