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<blockquote data-quote="Yogi" data-source="post: 56376" data-attributes="member: 3102"><p>As Greenhorn has described his rifle objectives as well as his newness to the sport of "long range" hunting, I would have to say, "I'm basically in the same place"... I want a long range hunter that doesn't weigh a ton, yet can do 300, 400, 500, more(?). okay, yes, as far as I can confidently shoot. And I am VERY New to the sport.</p><p></p><p>And yes I agree with some of the other posts that a 9-10 pound rifle is NOT horrible compared to a 7 pounder. It far more depends on how much fat your carrying, how in shape you are, and what else you are carrying (backpack etc) and how you're carrying it. (IMHO)...</p><p></p><p>I started out a few weeks ago with a used Remington 700 in 300 Win Mag... Yet, I may re-consider and primarily set it up and use this rifle as a deer/bear hunter in Upstate NY's (Adirondack's) densely wooded country where 200 yard shots would be about max. But I'd want a rifle that can deliver some punch. But, NOT a 15 pound rifle. </p><p></p><p>Overall, I find this thread extremely helpful and the parallels quite close, and would like to add in the mix of topics the 300 Win Mag in addition to the 30 06 and the 270, and 280. Or perhaps the Rem700 300 WinMag is NOT a rifle that any of the more seasoned people here would think is a good option for me or Greenhorn to consider for a good lightweight long range shooter. Knowing your thoughts on this may be useful to both of us (and others).</p><p></p><p>The scope and base and mounts information is most valuable so far and I would really like some of you far more experienced to expound further on this: Light weight yet ideal for let's say 500 yard shots.</p><p></p><p>And yes it is the planning and research and discussions like this that are half the fun. I was consdiering a 30-06 or a 300 WinMag, and the 300WM came up first at a great price. But I know that should NOT be a deciding factor. I want to set up a good light-to-moderate-weight riflew/scope for long range hunting, not TWO rifles.</p><p></p><p>Thanks guys for this thread and discussion, I am learning important stuff.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Yogi, post: 56376, member: 3102"] As Greenhorn has described his rifle objectives as well as his newness to the sport of "long range" hunting, I would have to say, "I'm basically in the same place"... I want a long range hunter that doesn't weigh a ton, yet can do 300, 400, 500, more(?). okay, yes, as far as I can confidently shoot. And I am VERY New to the sport. And yes I agree with some of the other posts that a 9-10 pound rifle is NOT horrible compared to a 7 pounder. It far more depends on how much fat your carrying, how in shape you are, and what else you are carrying (backpack etc) and how you're carrying it. (IMHO)... I started out a few weeks ago with a used Remington 700 in 300 Win Mag... Yet, I may re-consider and primarily set it up and use this rifle as a deer/bear hunter in Upstate NY's (Adirondack's) densely wooded country where 200 yard shots would be about max. But I'd want a rifle that can deliver some punch. But, NOT a 15 pound rifle. Overall, I find this thread extremely helpful and the parallels quite close, and would like to add in the mix of topics the 300 Win Mag in addition to the 30 06 and the 270, and 280. Or perhaps the Rem700 300 WinMag is NOT a rifle that any of the more seasoned people here would think is a good option for me or Greenhorn to consider for a good lightweight long range shooter. Knowing your thoughts on this may be useful to both of us (and others). The scope and base and mounts information is most valuable so far and I would really like some of you far more experienced to expound further on this: Light weight yet ideal for let's say 500 yard shots. And yes it is the planning and research and discussions like this that are half the fun. I was consdiering a 30-06 or a 300 WinMag, and the 300WM came up first at a great price. But I know that should NOT be a deciding factor. I want to set up a good light-to-moderate-weight riflew/scope for long range hunting, not TWO rifles. Thanks guys for this thread and discussion, I am learning important stuff. [/QUOTE]
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