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How light is too light...pros n cons??
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<blockquote data-quote="Rshooter" data-source="post: 1276801" data-attributes="member: 77006"><p>Everything that I use for hunting out west anymore has to be as light weight as possible and still be a quality item. That includes pack, sleeping bag, tarp or tent, clothing, and especially my rifle. This lets me hike in, spike out and hunt areas that I would not be able to do with a bunch of heavy gear.</p><p> I use a Rifles Inc. Strata in 338 Win. mag. with a VX3 4.5-14 x40 LR with T32 moa reticle in Talley's that weighs 6 lb. 8.5 oz. My other LR rifle is a custom built on a model 70 CRF action, MPI stock, Pacnor #1 barrel with a Vias micro brake, chambered in 300 RUM. It also wears the same Leupold scope setup and comes in at an even 7 lb.</p><p> I also have a custom 338 RUM that is just too heavy to pack in anymore.</p><p> All of these rifles shoot better than I can and I'm confident with them out to 1000 yds.</p><p> Don't let a light weight rifle scare you, put a compact brake on it and buy a slip on soft rubber recoil pad to use for load development & bench work. As others have said, you won't even notice the recoil from the few shots you take in the field.</p><p></p><p> Ron</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rshooter, post: 1276801, member: 77006"] Everything that I use for hunting out west anymore has to be as light weight as possible and still be a quality item. That includes pack, sleeping bag, tarp or tent, clothing, and especially my rifle. This lets me hike in, spike out and hunt areas that I would not be able to do with a bunch of heavy gear. I use a Rifles Inc. Strata in 338 Win. mag. with a VX3 4.5-14 x40 LR with T32 moa reticle in Talley's that weighs 6 lb. 8.5 oz. My other LR rifle is a custom built on a model 70 CRF action, MPI stock, Pacnor #1 barrel with a Vias micro brake, chambered in 300 RUM. It also wears the same Leupold scope setup and comes in at an even 7 lb. I also have a custom 338 RUM that is just too heavy to pack in anymore. All of these rifles shoot better than I can and I'm confident with them out to 1000 yds. Don't let a light weight rifle scare you, put a compact brake on it and buy a slip on soft rubber recoil pad to use for load development & bench work. As others have said, you won't even notice the recoil from the few shots you take in the field. Ron [/QUOTE]
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