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<blockquote data-quote="1100 Remington Man" data-source="post: 950252" data-attributes="member: 29824"><p>I hunt with a Model 70 300 H & H pre-64 & Leupold 3.5x10 CDS & it's no light rifle for Elk but for Mule Deer a Model 70 .264 Win Mag with a 24 inch barrel & it is lighter but I feel Confident with it to 700 yds. So yes rifle weight does matter I would not carry my 300 H&H for Deer it's just not needed. I use Eberlestock Just one pack & do find it comfortable but heavy for a day pack. I don't think there is a comfortable pack with a heavy load from Elk Quarter to Mule Deer going up hill. I think any heavy load going up hill is tough but this sport is not for the weak & so far I have no knee or back problems at 52. I will also admit I carry to much but at 6'2 & 240 I think I know where I can shed some weight. Last year after a 10 mile hike in Idaho's mountains by Salmon my friend would not let me ride in his truck till he put plastic on the seat, to say I sweat is putting it mildly. But as a ExMarine I just don't know quit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1100 Remington Man, post: 950252, member: 29824"] I hunt with a Model 70 300 H & H pre-64 & Leupold 3.5x10 CDS & it's no light rifle for Elk but for Mule Deer a Model 70 .264 Win Mag with a 24 inch barrel & it is lighter but I feel Confident with it to 700 yds. So yes rifle weight does matter I would not carry my 300 H&H for Deer it's just not needed. I use Eberlestock Just one pack & do find it comfortable but heavy for a day pack. I don't think there is a comfortable pack with a heavy load from Elk Quarter to Mule Deer going up hill. I think any heavy load going up hill is tough but this sport is not for the weak & so far I have no knee or back problems at 52. I will also admit I carry to much but at 6'2 & 240 I think I know where I can shed some weight. Last year after a 10 mile hike in Idaho's mountains by Salmon my friend would not let me ride in his truck till he put plastic on the seat, to say I sweat is putting it mildly. But as a ExMarine I just don't know quit. [/QUOTE]
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