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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1060820" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>Gotcha. My weight limit goal would be 10 lbs, and that's where a 25 ounce scope +~ 7 ounces for rings/base gets me there with an 8 lb bare rifle.</p><p></p><p>No doubt that a light rifle is more fun to carry than a heavy one. And if we're tired out from carrying too much gear and a rifle that is too heavy, then nothing else matters. I have an ultralight semi-custom 338-300 wsm that is a dream to carry and recoils like a mule on crack. I've killed a lot of elk with it but it is limited to medium range. I've upgraded to the RUM to extend my range and obviously more weight goes along with that. I am lucky that I am still very physically capable to carry a lot of weight. I might be limited in the brain department but I certainly have the brawn. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>So at least right now I can suck up some extra weight in the rifle. But ... I'm still very interested in learning more about the Z5 and BRH reticle. I'm all for figuring out a light weight setup that still performs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1060820, member: 33822"] Gotcha. My weight limit goal would be 10 lbs, and that's where a 25 ounce scope +~ 7 ounces for rings/base gets me there with an 8 lb bare rifle. No doubt that a light rifle is more fun to carry than a heavy one. And if we're tired out from carrying too much gear and a rifle that is too heavy, then nothing else matters. I have an ultralight semi-custom 338-300 wsm that is a dream to carry and recoils like a mule on crack. I've killed a lot of elk with it but it is limited to medium range. I've upgraded to the RUM to extend my range and obviously more weight goes along with that. I am lucky that I am still very physically capable to carry a lot of weight. I might be limited in the brain department but I certainly have the brawn. :rolleyes: So at least right now I can suck up some extra weight in the rifle. But ... I'm still very interested in learning more about the Z5 and BRH reticle. I'm all for figuring out a light weight setup that still performs. [/QUOTE]
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