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Thoughts on rifle weight and hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1940246" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>I think there is a big difference between packing a rifle and carrying a rifle. </p><p></p><p>Whenever this question comes up I feel out of place and it comes as a reminder that I'm not as commited as some to being a long range hunter. I have hunted with rifles as little as 6 and up to about 12lb. Maybe I'm just unlucky, but often when I'm out the wind is blowing and the snow is falling - it seems most of my opportunities have come up close, compared to relatively few at 500+yd with good wind conditions and a safe background.</p><p></p><p>Based on a couple decades of experience, my carry rifles seldom have a sling. I have found 7.5lb to be the best compromise between carry-ability and shootability for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1940246, member: 103303"] I think there is a big difference between packing a rifle and carrying a rifle. Whenever this question comes up I feel out of place and it comes as a reminder that I'm not as commited as some to being a long range hunter. I have hunted with rifles as little as 6 and up to about 12lb. Maybe I'm just unlucky, but often when I'm out the wind is blowing and the snow is falling - it seems most of my opportunities have come up close, compared to relatively few at 500+yd with good wind conditions and a safe background. Based on a couple decades of experience, my carry rifles seldom have a sling. I have found 7.5lb to be the best compromise between carry-ability and shootability for me. [/QUOTE]
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