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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2017, 08:27:53 PM »

Quote from: Bofire on November 09, 2017, 07:24:01 PM

Between 7.5 and 9.5 lbs. any lighter I wobble, heavier I am not carrying it.
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Exactly how I would answer the question.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2017, 08:33:14 PM »

No way I'd be considering a 10 pound rifle for my one and only big game rifle. I'd be looking at 7-8 lb range. That's assuming that you have to carry it yourself.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2017, 08:40:56 PM »

I really like my little .243 Ruger American
Light fast nice action and a clip
Not sure what it weighs maybe 7
My 300 ultra is heavy great smooth shooter
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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2017, 09:04:15 PM »

Just my opinion but great long range rifles shoot heavier grain loads,have longer heavier barrels,kick less by far for accuracy,Have great optics to clearly view game at long ranges.All of which equals more weight.

To many variables to think about as far as weight goes.for every take you give and for every give you take.My elk rifle weighs exactly 10 pounds loaded,Leupold vx3 scope.Ive spoke to people with the lights and most have said they wish they did not go with the light.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2017, 09:35:00 PM »

I have a 9 pound rifle all up and wish it was lighter. Call me crazy.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2017, 09:57:59 PM »

Quote from: jackelope on November 09, 2017, 09:35:00 PM

I have a 9 pound rifle all up and wish it was lighter. Call me crazy.

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not crazy for carrying lol,the kick is why most say they dont like the lites

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #21 on: November 09, 2017, 10:43:10 PM »

I have carried a ula for 20 years. Don't know really what kick is but I have figured out what scope eye is. 6 lbs is ok.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2017, 10:52:34 PM »

Quote from: Romulus1297 on November 09, 2017, 10:43:10 PM

I have carried a ula for 20 years. Don't know really what kick is but I have figured out what scope eye is. 6 lbs is ok.

What caliber?

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2017, 11:10:00 PM »

30-06 I do carry a sling in my pack.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #24 on: November 10, 2017, 01:33:37 AM »

My hunting rifles weigh 8.1 and 8.3lbs.
8.3 is the heaviest I wanna go.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #25 on: November 10, 2017, 05:35:26 AM »

10.625 for me

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #26 on: November 10, 2017, 05:54:49 AM »

Quote from: Skyvalhunter on November 10, 2017, 05:35:26 AM

10.625 for me

8.5 # is a nice light rifle, 9.5 # is comfortable 338 style rifle, 10.5# for max 1100 yard long ranger and it would be even better at 10#.

To 400 yards no need to go heavy, 300 WSM with a 4-24 vx6 is deadly to 700 yards.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #27 on: November 10, 2017, 07:45:32 AM »

Quote from: Oh Mah on November 09, 2017, 09:57:59 PM

Quote from: jackelope on November 09, 2017, 09:35:00 PM
I have a 9 pound rifle all up and wish it was lighter. Call me crazy.

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not crazy for carrying lol,the kick is why most say they dont like the lites

That's what muzzle brakes are for.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #28 on: November 10, 2017, 08:34:13 AM »

7.5-8.5#. .270 Win. is about right out to about 400 yards. The Remington Mountain Rifles and Ruger All Weather rifles fit the bill for production rifles.

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Re: What is the heaviest you would go with a hunting rifle?

« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2017, 10:01:58 AM »

Quote from: jackelope on November 10, 2017, 07:45:32 AM

Quote from: Oh Mah on November 09, 2017, 09:57:59 PM
Quote from: jackelope on November 09, 2017, 09:35:00 PM
I have a 9 pound rifle all up and wish it was lighter. Call me crazy.

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not crazy for carrying lol,the kick is why most say they dont like the lites

That's what muzzle brakes are for.

If you want lighter then get the ultra lite .300 win mag with brake,Tell us how you like it.