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<blockquote data-quote="slowrunning" data-source="post: 1269533" data-attributes="member: 45968"><p>After a lot of hunting and a lot of money spent on rifles and gear, here are a few of my thoughts on the topic: </p><p> </p><p>My primary consideration is carrying a rifle that is capable of making the shots that I may want to take. For me, with the right conditions, that may be up to 1200 yards. </p><p></p><p>A few years ago, I thought ultralight was the way to go with rifles and bought a Kimber mountain ascent in 280AI and put a fairly light weight VX-3 on top. It was about a .8 - 1 MOA gun but I had very little success shooting it at longer ranges. I attribute a lot of that to the lack of weight and optics. Cool gun, but no where near enough confidence to carry it and take long shots on game. Sold it.</p><p></p><p>This past year I had a fairly heavy 28 nosler built and put a heavy *** Vortex Razor on it. About 17lbs with scope and bipod. The gun is boringly accurate. After spotting a bull at 680 yards this year, I had no doubt I was tagging out. I work hard enough to find elk and get a shot, when I finally have it, the confidence in being able to make the shot is well worth the extra few pounds.</p><p></p><p>I suspect that a lighter weight, but large, rifle may be the ticket. Something similar to a Christensen ELR or BA Tactical. I say that because you have the light weight that everyone seems to want but I also think you would get a lot of stability from the size of the rifle (similar in theory to a really long stabilizer on a bow).</p><p></p><p>Another thought is that if 5-10 pounds is that significant, are you really prepared to pack out 300 or so pounds of animal after the shot? Gotta be realistic about where you are and how prepared you are physically for what comes after the shot. I've seen hunts ruined after shooting an animal.</p><p></p><p>Also, an eberlestock pack is probably the best $230 I've ever spent.....!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slowrunning, post: 1269533, member: 45968"] After a lot of hunting and a lot of money spent on rifles and gear, here are a few of my thoughts on the topic: My primary consideration is carrying a rifle that is capable of making the shots that I may want to take. For me, with the right conditions, that may be up to 1200 yards. A few years ago, I thought ultralight was the way to go with rifles and bought a Kimber mountain ascent in 280AI and put a fairly light weight VX-3 on top. It was about a .8 - 1 MOA gun but I had very little success shooting it at longer ranges. I attribute a lot of that to the lack of weight and optics. Cool gun, but no where near enough confidence to carry it and take long shots on game. Sold it. This past year I had a fairly heavy 28 nosler built and put a heavy *** Vortex Razor on it. About 17lbs with scope and bipod. The gun is boringly accurate. After spotting a bull at 680 yards this year, I had no doubt I was tagging out. I work hard enough to find elk and get a shot, when I finally have it, the confidence in being able to make the shot is well worth the extra few pounds. I suspect that a lighter weight, but large, rifle may be the ticket. Something similar to a Christensen ELR or BA Tactical. I say that because you have the light weight that everyone seems to want but I also think you would get a lot of stability from the size of the rifle (similar in theory to a really long stabilizer on a bow). Another thought is that if 5-10 pounds is that significant, are you really prepared to pack out 300 or so pounds of animal after the shot? Gotta be realistic about where you are and how prepared you are physically for what comes after the shot. I've seen hunts ruined after shooting an animal. Also, an eberlestock pack is probably the best $230 I've ever spent.....! [/QUOTE]
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