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How light is too light...pros n cons??
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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 1275723" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>.300WSM is nearly identical to a .300WM performance wise. Great cartridge.</p><p></p><p>The 5.8# rifle is going to be light, and recoil won't be pleasurable. Add a good muzzle brake, and by the time you put a good scope, rings, base on it, a sling, and ammo, you will be at 8#. It will be manageable. But light rifles are not as easy to shoot well at longer ranges. But to carry...amazing. </p><p></p><p>I have a 14+# .300RUM that shoots lights out. But it is not a fun gun to pack all over deep canyons and steep mountains. I also have a 9.5# 7RM with a brake that is my carry rifle. Not too heavy to be a shoulder breaker, but not so light it is difficult to shoot well. </p><p></p><p>Please, put some good glass on that rifle though. No use spending $4k+ and putting a $500 optic on it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 1275723, member: 68875"] .300WSM is nearly identical to a .300WM performance wise. Great cartridge. The 5.8# rifle is going to be light, and recoil won't be pleasurable. Add a good muzzle brake, and by the time you put a good scope, rings, base on it, a sling, and ammo, you will be at 8#. It will be manageable. But light rifles are not as easy to shoot well at longer ranges. But to carry...amazing. I have a 14+# .300RUM that shoots lights out. But it is not a fun gun to pack all over deep canyons and steep mountains. I also have a 9.5# 7RM with a brake that is my carry rifle. Not too heavy to be a shoulder breaker, but not so light it is difficult to shoot well. Please, put some good glass on that rifle though. No use spending $4k+ and putting a $500 optic on it. [/QUOTE]
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