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Mountain Gun build - What would you do different?
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<blockquote data-quote="shphtr" data-source="post: 1485874" data-attributes="member: 6162"><p>Based on 30+ years of strictly mountain hunting all over the world I have formulated some personal parameters for a mountain rifle. FOR ME weight is ideally 6.5 to 7.0 lbs. (Maybe up to a max of 7.5 lbs) This is completely ready to hunt with scope,sling and full magazine, barrel 22" plus brake and preferably in 6.5 or 7mm as true high altitude critters do not require 30 cal. There are many ways to meet these guidelines resulting in the above physical parameters. As mentioned previously, balance is important and will be accentuated by a reduced weight firearm. The lightest bipod I have found is the Neopod. Distances are very deceptive in mountains so I usually use a ballistic turret on my scopes. Needless to say light rifles are more difficult to shoot to extended distances mandating addition dedicated practice in the common shooting positions as well as in various contortions. Above average physical conditioning is just as important if not more important than rifle weight. Mental toughness is a whole 'nother discussion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shphtr, post: 1485874, member: 6162"] Based on 30+ years of strictly mountain hunting all over the world I have formulated some personal parameters for a mountain rifle. FOR ME weight is ideally 6.5 to 7.0 lbs. (Maybe up to a max of 7.5 lbs) This is completely ready to hunt with scope,sling and full magazine, barrel 22” plus brake and preferably in 6.5 or 7mm as true high altitude critters do not require 30 cal. There are many ways to meet these guidelines resulting in the above physical parameters. As mentioned previously, balance is important and will be accentuated by a reduced weight firearm. The lightest bipod I have found is the Neopod. Distances are very deceptive in mountains so I usually use a ballistic turret on my scopes. Needless to say light rifles are more difficult to shoot to extended distances mandating addition dedicated practice in the common shooting positions as well as in various contortions. Above average physical conditioning is just as important if not more important than rifle weight. Mental toughness is a whole ‘nother discussion. [/QUOTE]
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