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Shootability vs. Packability. What is the optimal rifle weight?
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<blockquote data-quote="Alex Wheeler" data-source="post: 1498836" data-attributes="member: 101859"><p>I find that a lot of guys that chase the ultralights end up going back to normal weight rifles. I only elk hunt so that means a 30 caliber. I do not want to shoot a 30 caliber in a 7.5lb rifle. I also expect 3-4" groups at 1k with my rifles and really light rifles take a little more effort to tune sometimes, barrel heat, and recoil. I do have a 280ai thats a little lighter and nice to carry but I will limit the shots I take with it. But to me an elk rifle is one I can take any reasonable shot needed and be confident the bullet will perform at my max range. I also hate cheezy optics. So I am stuck with heavier scopes for now. Most of my rifles will end up 10-12 scoped. I have built and own so many that I have decided the compromises to go lighter are not worth it to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alex Wheeler, post: 1498836, member: 101859"] I find that a lot of guys that chase the ultralights end up going back to normal weight rifles. I only elk hunt so that means a 30 caliber. I do not want to shoot a 30 caliber in a 7.5lb rifle. I also expect 3-4" groups at 1k with my rifles and really light rifles take a little more effort to tune sometimes, barrel heat, and recoil. I do have a 280ai thats a little lighter and nice to carry but I will limit the shots I take with it. But to me an elk rifle is one I can take any reasonable shot needed and be confident the bullet will perform at my max range. I also hate cheezy optics. So I am stuck with heavier scopes for now. Most of my rifles will end up 10-12 scoped. I have built and own so many that I have decided the compromises to go lighter are not worth it to me. [/QUOTE]
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