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Long Range Rifles/Optics for Backpacking hunts
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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1062667" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>Along the lines of what Engineering 101 brought up about his 14+ lb rifle being unbalanced, I think a rifle needs to be put together with similarly matched components. I have my ATACR mounted on my 338 RUM right now just because I have not decided on a scope to hunt with, and it's top heavy. If you're just shooting at the bench it's really not a big deal, but the balance makes it a bit awkward in the field to carry. </p><p></p><p>So I think it's kind of silly to build a relatively light 338 RUM and then mount a 38 ounce scope with big 34mm rings. I really don't think I want to spend the $$ for a Swarovski no matter how much they are the lightest option with arguably some of the best optics out there .... but something close really might just be the VX6 3-18x50. With Talley rings that would bring my rifle right to about 9.5 lbs which would really be nice to carry but still capable to long range. Probably not the best choice for ELR shots, but that's not my intention for the rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1062667, member: 33822"] Along the lines of what Engineering 101 brought up about his 14+ lb rifle being unbalanced, I think a rifle needs to be put together with similarly matched components. I have my ATACR mounted on my 338 RUM right now just because I have not decided on a scope to hunt with, and it's top heavy. If you're just shooting at the bench it's really not a big deal, but the balance makes it a bit awkward in the field to carry. So I think it's kind of silly to build a relatively light 338 RUM and then mount a 38 ounce scope with big 34mm rings. I really don't think I want to spend the $$ for a Swarovski no matter how much they are the lightest option with arguably some of the best optics out there .... but something close really might just be the VX6 3-18x50. With Talley rings that would bring my rifle right to about 9.5 lbs which would really be nice to carry but still capable to long range. Probably not the best choice for ELR shots, but that's not my intention for the rifle. [/QUOTE]
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