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<blockquote data-quote="BearDog" data-source="post: 668301" data-attributes="member: 41680"><p>It is a fine line when it comes to rifle weight and hunting weight, especially when it comes to being up in the alpines where you will probably experience longer shots. Heavier is steadier but then again, you don't want to have carry around an ungodly heavy weapon. I hunt up high and truthfully don't spend a lot of time with my hands on my gun unless I am putting a stalk on something. That thing is strapped tight in the rifle pouch on my pack. With that being said, you don't want to weigh your pack down too much, especially when you are 10+miles in and climbing. Careful planning of what you pack makes a big difference, and allows you to have a heavier weapon without hating life. My set up is a little over 10 pounds loaded. I shaved a little weight off by getting a McMillan Game scout stock (2lbs) which is based off of their A3.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BearDog, post: 668301, member: 41680"] It is a fine line when it comes to rifle weight and hunting weight, especially when it comes to being up in the alpines where you will probably experience longer shots. Heavier is steadier but then again, you don't want to have carry around an ungodly heavy weapon. I hunt up high and truthfully don't spend a lot of time with my hands on my gun unless I am putting a stalk on something. That thing is strapped tight in the rifle pouch on my pack. With that being said, you don't want to weigh your pack down too much, especially when you are 10+miles in and climbing. Careful planning of what you pack makes a big difference, and allows you to have a heavier weapon without hating life. My set up is a little over 10 pounds loaded. I shaved a little weight off by getting a McMillan Game scout stock (2lbs) which is based off of their A3. [/QUOTE]
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