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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1478902" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Without meaning any disrespect for your choice, I will guess that this rifle weighs in around 12 lbs without a scope or loaded magazine. Apparently it uses an 'M40' contour barrel and fairly large McMillan stock. </p><p></p><p>In terms of hunting where we always end up carrying our rifle more than shooting it, I can suggest looking at lighter weight builds for about the same amount of money. </p><p></p><p>Even with something along the lines of a Bartlein #4 barrel with a Borden or Defiance action bedded into a Manners carbon fiber stock or one of the McMillan lightweight stocks, your weight can be significantly lower. Most hunters don't need a DBM because of weight and convenience of carrying so an ADL/BDL configuration works. With the weights of components coming down all the time, you can get a top quality rifle weighing in around 7 lbs topped off with a lighter scope which will shoot 1/2" or maybe better groups. </p><p></p><p>Your choice of cartridges though is fine, either the 7mm Rem Mag or .300 Win mag will be super for elk, although I agree with using a 6.5mm when the rules allow. </p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1478902, member: 27307"] Without meaning any disrespect for your choice, I will guess that this rifle weighs in around 12 lbs without a scope or loaded magazine. Apparently it uses an 'M40' contour barrel and fairly large McMillan stock. In terms of hunting where we always end up carrying our rifle more than shooting it, I can suggest looking at lighter weight builds for about the same amount of money. Even with something along the lines of a Bartlein #4 barrel with a Borden or Defiance action bedded into a Manners carbon fiber stock or one of the McMillan lightweight stocks, your weight can be significantly lower. Most hunters don't need a DBM because of weight and convenience of carrying so an ADL/BDL configuration works. With the weights of components coming down all the time, you can get a top quality rifle weighing in around 7 lbs topped off with a lighter scope which will shoot 1/2" or maybe better groups. Your choice of cartridges though is fine, either the 7mm Rem Mag or .300 Win mag will be super for elk, although I agree with using a 6.5mm when the rules allow. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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