Author Topic: How heavy is your hunting rifle set up? (Read 8175 times)

Jimmybelltown · « **on:** July 24, 2015, 10:34:26 PM »

Hello All. Just out of curiosity how heavy is your hunting setup? Rifle,scope and sling. I have a Weatherby 7mm with a Nikon scope that drives tacks but I am not digging 13.8lbs. Am I just being a puss puss or it this on the heavy side?

jackelope · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2015, 10:51:29 PM »

Mines a little over 9 pounds or a little over 7 pounds depending on how I have it set up.

87Ford · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2015, 10:51:42 PM »

My 280 AI with scope weighs 7lbs 5 oz

Romulus1297 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2015, 11:19:51 PM »

107.2 oz

huntnphool · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2015, 11:24:34 PM »

Quote from: Jimmybelltown on July 24, 2015, 10:34:26 PM

Hello All. Just out of curiosity how heavy is your hunting setup? Rifle,scope and sling. I have a Weatherby 7mm with a Nikon scope that drives tacks but I am not digging 13.8lbs. Am I just being a puss puss or it this on the heavy side?

I'm assuming you are running a aftermarket barrel?

A bit more weight from a rifle that you are comfortable with shooting is better than a light weight rifle that has poor groups. 13+# seems a bit excessive for hunting though.

Romulus1297 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2015, 11:36:58 PM »

Poor groups on a light rifle @ 200 yds I guess but my longest shot has been 175yds. I have happily carried this for 19 years.

huntnphool · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2015, 12:02:38 AM »

Quote from: Romulus1297 on July 24, 2015, 11:36:58 PM

Poor groups on a light rifle @ 200 yds I guess but my longest shot has been 175yds. I have happily carried this for 19 years.

Poor groups at 175 yards is still in the vitals most cases.

Romulus1297 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2015, 12:06:00 AM »

Yes you are right

RadSav · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2015, 02:49:53 AM »

Quote from: Romulus1297 on July 24, 2015, 11:36:58 PM

Poor groups on a light rifle @ 200 yds I guess but my longest shot has been 175yds. I have happily carried this for 19 years.

Maybe you need a New ULA 24

6.7# with scope is pretty light! But I'd guess with that rifle we are talking relative terms in regards to poor groups. My lightweight rifles still group better than most Off The Shelf varmint rifles. The Kimber Montana is my second best grouping gun I own...off the bench

Though I do not yet own an RBros

To the OP's question: Yes, I would consider that on the heavy side if you are not a stand hunter. But I don't like shooting at animals more than 400 yards away either. So

jackelope · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:45:02 AM »

Quote from: huntnphool on July 24, 2015, 11:24:34 PM

Quote from: Jimmybelltown on July 24, 2015, 10:34:26 PM
Hello All. Just out of curiosity how heavy is your hunting setup? Rifle,scope and sling. I have a Weatherby 7mm with a Nikon scope that drives tacks but I am not digging 13.8lbs. Am I just being a puss puss or it this on the heavy side?

I'm assuming you are running a aftermarket barrel?

A bit more weight from a rifle that you are comfortable with shooting is better than a light weight rifle that has poor groups. 13+# seems a bit excessive for hunting though.

I'm guessing it's a bone stock Weatherby MK V with a big scope.

zwickeyman · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:56:00 AM »

7# on the nose

Tikka T3 lite in 270 with a light weight Leopold scope and no sling

zwickeyman · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:57:06 AM »

I would think the average hunting rifle is between 8# and 9#

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:01:40 AM »

Lighten you pack by 5lbs.

jay.sharkbait · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:45:52 AM »

These are coming in at just over 7lb with optic.

CZ527 converted to 6.5 Grendel.

Jimmybelltown · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:46:43 AM »

Jackelope nailed it. It's heavy but when it hits the pack something is going to die. I will quit my crying now. You guys are right though it is too heavy to be humping all over so I really have no choice but to buy the Kimber mountain ascent that I have been drooling over. Just have to decide .270 or 30-06

jrebel · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2015, 09:13:53 AM »

My lightest is 5lbs 12 oz.....so we will just call it 6 lbs. (new and have yet to shoot it)

Current rifle....the go to rifle is right at 8.5 lbs.

My weights are based on manufactures listed weights.....I did not weigh them.

jackelope · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2015, 09:41:31 AM »

Quote from: Jimmybelltown on July 25, 2015, 08:46:43 AM

Jackelope nailed it. It's heavy but when it hits the pack something is going to die. I will quit my crying now. You guys are right though it is too heavy to be humping all over so I really have no choice but to buy the Kimber mountain ascent that I have been drooling over. Just have to decide .270 or 30-06

I'd probably buy something in a short action if I was looking for an ultralight mountain rifle. Might also look at the Forbes or the NULA's offerings if you're going to spend that kind of $$...unless you just want a rifle in Optifade camo.

bearpaw · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2015, 09:51:51 AM »

Quote from: Jimmybelltown on July 24, 2015, 10:34:26 PM

Hello All. Just out of curiosity how heavy is your hunting setup? Rifle,scope and sling. I have a Weatherby 7mm with a Nikon scope that drives tacks but I am not digging 13.8lbs. Am I just being a puss puss or it this on the heavy side?

I'm wondering why your gun is so heavy? You must have some custom mods or extras?

257wbymagkiller · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2015, 09:52:14 AM »

Mine is 5.7lbs and the wife's is 5.9lbs. Got to love the kimber mt.ascent

mazama · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2015, 10:01:22 AM »

I hate carrying heavy guns,so I took 3 rifles to Olympic arms and told them to shorten barrels and had them turn off all the weight they could,i also put fiberglass stocks on them.They are all under 7.5lbs the 338win mag has a little extra kick to the shoulder.

JimmyHoffa · « **Reply #20 on:** July 25, 2015, 10:01:45 AM »

I seem to remember 10.5 lbs when I checked one time.

splitshot · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2015, 10:04:24 AM »

lite cuz I have a 25-06 in tikka for deer and a 270 sm in tikka for elk. am old and cant pack my 7 mm around all day like I used to. mike w

jasnt · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2015, 10:50:29 AM »

I believe mine is around 16#. I like my rifle heavy. I'd rather shed weight else where that change my setup.

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2015, 11:56:12 AM »

Around 7.5# each; Remington Mountain in .270 Win with 3-9x or Ruger All Weather in .308 Win with 4.5-10x .

lamrith · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2015, 12:49:54 PM »

Quote from: jay.sharkbait on July 25, 2015, 08:45:52 AM

These are coming in at just over 7lb with optic.

CZ527 converted to 6.5 Grendel.

Gotta love a good grendel.. Those CZ527 builds are getting pretty popular, I am still on the fence about building one.

But I have this Grendel so probably will not. I changed out the buttstock that is pictured and dropped .5 so she is now sitting at 9.5#

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 25, 2015, 04:03:07 PM »

5 3/4 lb weatherby ultralight

black hog · « **Reply #26 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:23:58 PM »

7 lbs ever tikka superlite 300 win mag 4.5x14 leupold

Romulus1297 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2015, 01:07:49 AM »

Quote from: RadSav on July 25, 2015, 02:49:53 AM

Quote from: Romulus1297 on July 24, 2015, 11:36:58 PM
Poor groups on a light rifle @ 200 yds I guess but my longest shot has been 175yds. I have happily carried this for 19 years.

Maybe you need a New ULA 24

6.7# with scope is pretty light! But I'd guess with that rifle we are talking relative terms in regards to poor groups. My lightweight rifles still group better than most Off The Shelf varmint rifles. The Kimber Montana is my second best grouping gun I own...off the bench Though I do not yet own an RBros

To the OP's question: Yes, I would consider that on the heavy side if you are not a stand hunter. But I don't like shooting at animals more than 400 yards away either. So

I have a 3 or 4 oz lighter scope in storage due to 1 of Melvins original mounts not being torked down and helped me shave black bear hair. His mount is lighter than the talley but it is in storage

Romulus1297 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2015, 01:18:24 AM »

You know when it isnt shooting like it did so you order a new scope and start taking it off and find a loose base screw

Buzz2401 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 26, 2015, 07:01:55 AM »

6 lbs 7 ounces. 325 WSM. With scope and rings. I don't use a sling though.

Ghost Hunter · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2015, 12:03:50 PM »

340 Wby, loaded and hanging is 11.4 lbs. Savage 300WSM is just 3 lbs lighter at 8.4 lbs. That addition 3 lbs seems like a lot, but I'm getting it dialed in with the NF scope.

xXLojackXx · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2015, 02:17:52 PM »

11lb for me. I don't like the ultralight rifles, they feel like a toy in my hands. The lightest I would go on any rifle would be 8-8.5lbs.

j_h_nimrod · « **Reply #32 on:** July 26, 2015, 02:28:11 PM »

Quote from: Buzz2401 on July 26, 2015, 07:01:55 AM

6 lbs 7 ounces. 325 WSM. With scope and rings. I don't use a sling though.

Kimber? That is just shy of what mine weighs trail ready.

I feel 8lbs is a good target for an average light gun. Most of mine weight from a light 7lb Kimber .325 WSM up to my .450 Ackley Mag that goes a bit more than 12lbs. Probably all together my go to guns average about 9lbs trail ready.

Buzz2401 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 26, 2015, 03:20:15 PM »

Ya had a swaro and steel rings. Switched to a Zeiss and Talley's and weight stayed the same. Those Talley's save some ounces

RadSav · « **Reply #34 on:** July 26, 2015, 03:40:46 PM »

Quote from: Romulus1297 on July 26, 2015, 01:18:24 AM

You know when it isnt shooting like it did so you order a new scope and start taking it off and find a loose base screw

It's surprising how many hunters would show up for a hunt and not be able to consistently hit targets at our range. Then find out their bases were loose.

My A7 270WSM had a rail I just could not get to tighten up. Chased with a tap, used loc-tite and still would work loose. Think the aluminum rail was just too soft. Finally swapped out the Sako rail for an A-Bolt Leupold base and never had an issue again.

j_h_nimrod · « **Reply #35 on:** July 26, 2015, 06:40:58 PM »

Had a client show up for a $10,000 goat hunt and while sighting in their stock Browning .270 WSM with older Leupold 2-7 Vari-X 2 the adjustment mechanism fell out of the gun while they were trying to sight it in! Then wanted to just put it back in place, screw down the turret cover and go hunt :

, outfitter put the screws on that bad idea.

yorketransport · « **Reply #36 on:** July 26, 2015, 06:54:40 PM »

Quote from: j_h_nimrod on July 26, 2015, 06:40:58 PM

Then wanted to just put it back in place, screw down the turret cover and go hunt : , outfitter put the screws on that bad idea.

That's awesome!

For me it's less about weight than it is balance. My 375 Ruger is 9.5# ready to hunt but it balances perfectly. I've had long barreled guns that weigh 9# but just didn't balance well and they felt heavier. The little CZ 527 that Grizz Precision built is just about perfect. It weighs 7# but feels like less when it's in your hands. I carried it for 7 miles while scouting for bear and looking for coyotes yesterday and it never became a nuisance. Super light rifles are a dream to carry but aren't my favorite when it comes to snap shooting like I typically do when hunting.

Andrew

Andrew

xXLojackXx · « **Reply #37 on:** July 27, 2015, 04:54:58 PM »

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on July 25, 2015, 04:03:07 PM

5 3/4 lb weatherby ultralight

Do you not have a scope?

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