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Thoughts on rifle weight and hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1939962" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I try to approach everything from the core needs and for long range shots the heavy rifle has nothing but advantages. Like everyone, I enjoy the lighter rifle when knocking around in heavy brush where shots will normally be less than 200 yards. but for longer shots weight just adds precision to the shot and helps make up for poor shooting positions and heavy breathing or heart beat. </p><p></p><p>The heaver the rifle, the greater the range under hunting conditions. So if I plan on a long shot, weight is my friend.</p><p></p><p>As far as a particular weight, I pick the rifle that is best suited for the job and don't worry about carrying it. So my philosophy and normal practice is to carry light handy rifles in thick brush, (6 to 8 pounds), medium to heavy rifles for stand hunting (8 to 10 pounds) where shots can be from 300 yards to 800 yards, And heavy rifles (10 to 14 pounds) for shots over 800 yards. I find that rifles around 10 pounds will/can work at the extreme distances, bur 12lbs+ always gave the best results.</p><p></p><p>So I would recommend using the best rifle for the job and make adjustments for the weight and carry of any rifle weight. A feather is much easier to carry than a bowling ball, but not very good for knocking down the pins, or for accuracy at distance <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Just my opinion </p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1939962, member: 2736"] I try to approach everything from the core needs and for long range shots the heavy rifle has nothing but advantages. Like everyone, I enjoy the lighter rifle when knocking around in heavy brush where shots will normally be less than 200 yards. but for longer shots weight just adds precision to the shot and helps make up for poor shooting positions and heavy breathing or heart beat. The heaver the rifle, the greater the range under hunting conditions. So if I plan on a long shot, weight is my friend. As far as a particular weight, I pick the rifle that is best suited for the job and don't worry about carrying it. So my philosophy and normal practice is to carry light handy rifles in thick brush, (6 to 8 pounds), medium to heavy rifles for stand hunting (8 to 10 pounds) where shots can be from 300 yards to 800 yards, And heavy rifles (10 to 14 pounds) for shots over 800 yards. I find that rifles around 10 pounds will/can work at the extreme distances, bur 12lbs+ always gave the best results. So I would recommend using the best rifle for the job and make adjustments for the weight and carry of any rifle weight. A feather is much easier to carry than a bowling ball, but not very good for knocking down the pins, or for accuracy at distance ;) Just my opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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