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Shootability vs. Packability. What is the optimal rifle weight?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1498790" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I think a few factors can come into play. Hunting method, physical strength, and choice of cartridge can play a role in an individuals preference in rifle weight. Recoil control, IMO is an important factor for spotting long range impacts. My rifles used for LR hunting, two 6.5x284's and a 300WM weigh 10.5, 13, and 13.5 pounds respectively. All three are balanced well with med/heavy, breaked barrels (.75"-.81" OD at the muzzle). I have no issue with accurate 1000+ yard shot placement with any of them, but I will say that I prefer the control and stability of the heavier rifles for long range precision shooting and hunting. Since getting involved in PRC competition with 16 pound rifles, my hunters feel light to me, but I almost always find myself with my nicely balanced 10.5 pound Cooper for hunting where I could spend the day sitting, carrying, climbing, or crawling. It is equally at home whether it's a quick 150 yard shot, or the carefully calculated shot at long range.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1498790, member: 10291"] I think a few factors can come into play. Hunting method, physical strength, and choice of cartridge can play a role in an individuals preference in rifle weight. Recoil control, IMO is an important factor for spotting long range impacts. My rifles used for LR hunting, two 6.5x284’s and a 300WM weigh 10.5, 13, and 13.5 pounds respectively. All three are balanced well with med/heavy, breaked barrels (.75”-.81” OD at the muzzle). I have no issue with accurate 1000+ yard shot placement with any of them, but I will say that I prefer the control and stability of the heavier rifles for long range precision shooting and hunting. Since getting involved in PRC competition with 16 pound rifles, my hunters feel light to me, but I almost always find myself with my nicely balanced 10.5 pound Cooper for hunting where I could spend the day sitting, carrying, climbing, or crawling. It is equally at home whether it’s a quick 150 yard shot, or the carefully calculated shot at long range. [/QUOTE]
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