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Long Range Rifles/Optics for Backpacking hunts
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<blockquote data-quote="Wyodog" data-source="post: 1062578" data-attributes="member: 51310"><p>I think this is an interesting topic and I often consider rifle weight vs backpacking weight. For me I typically chose either 12.4 lb rifle when I know are long range shot possibilities. I carry different rifle that weighs 9.25 lbs if I think I may need to make quick free hand shot. Both rifles shoot sub moa at 1000 yards but I tend to shoot the heavier rifle better and with more confidence, in field situations. If I have the rifle on the pack I don't mind caring the heavier rifle for several days in the field. But I promise you I notice its gone when I'm packing my second load of elk meat.</p><p> </p><p>If I'm fairly certain that ill be shooting 500 yards or less I'm packing the lighter rifle otherwise I choose the heavier gun.</p><p> </p><p>I like to think that a rifle that weighs between 10.5 and 11 lbs would be a good all around weight for a backpacking rifle, that can reach out to 1000+ yards, but I don't have one so that is purely speculation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wyodog, post: 1062578, member: 51310"] I think this is an interesting topic and I often consider rifle weight vs backpacking weight. For me I typically chose either 12.4 lb rifle when I know are long range shot possibilities. I carry different rifle that weighs 9.25 lbs if I think I may need to make quick free hand shot. Both rifles shoot sub moa at 1000 yards but I tend to shoot the heavier rifle better and with more confidence, in field situations. If I have the rifle on the pack I don't mind caring the heavier rifle for several days in the field. But I promise you I notice its gone when I'm packing my second load of elk meat. If I'm fairly certain that ill be shooting 500 yards or less I'm packing the lighter rifle otherwise I choose the heavier gun. I like to think that a rifle that weighs between 10.5 and 11 lbs would be a good all around weight for a backpacking rifle, that can reach out to 1000+ yards, but I don't have one so that is purely speculation. [/QUOTE]
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