HOW LIGHT IS YOUR RIFLE

[Muledeerhuntingfreak]

Just wanted to see how light your hunting rifles are. They keep getting lighter.

7.5 lb Browning X bolt Hells Canyon scope and rifle combined 26 inch barrel muzzle brake hand loads half inch group 100 yards all day absolutely shoots like a dream 7M Rem Mag that is my go-to favorite rifle and load there's not much I don't know about these guns I actually own four this is the lightest of them all

 

[cabelasken]

7.5 lb Browning X bolt Hells Canyon scope and rifle combined 26 inch barrel muzzle brake hand loads half inch group 100 yards all day absolutely shoots like a dream 7M Rem Mag that is my go-to favorite rifle and load there's not much I don't know about these guns I actually own four this is the lightest of them all

I have 3 of them and a Kimber in 280 AI. All weigh under 8 lbs field ready. Trigger spring is the only thing I've done to them but it probably wasn't necessary. Stock spring was adjustable down to almost 3 lbs.

 

[Tom264]

It would seem to me it would be better to drop 10 to 15 pounds of fat off the old body and keep the extra couple pounds on the rifle. Just saying.

I hear/read this argument all the time.
If we go back to anatomy, we realize that the arms do not carry your body weight.
Your legs do.
My legs won't know the difference if I'm carrying a 6lb rifle or a 12lb rifle
My arms and shoulder on the other hand will.

 

[Palix-Dog]

I hear/read this argument all the time.
If we go back to anatomy, we realize that the arms do not carry your body weight.
Your legs do.
My legs won't know the difference if I'm carrying a 6lb rifle or a 12lb rifle
My arms and shoulder on the other hand will.

I agree but I do believe the idea that for every 1 lb your boots weigh equals 10 lbs in your pack.

 

[Tom264]

I can agree with that.
Boot weight means a lot to me.

 

[OldBrett]

7x57 on a VZ24 and 6.5x57 AI on a Yugo M24/47 are both a few ounces over 7 pounds with scopes (1.5x5) and slings (1inch leather), I built them both to be light 'carry all day' guns, All the rest of mine are heavier.

 

[OldBrett]

I agree but I do believe the idea that for every 1 lb your boots weigh equals 10 lbs in your pack.

Feet are unslung weight, arms are suspended weight. The 10 to 1 is probably pretty close.

 

[ZG47]

Feet are unslung weight, arms are suspended weight. The 10 to 1 is probably pretty close.

I agree, however sometimes you have to take the weight. Years ago, in the NZ Army, some nitwit Commissioned Ordnance—blanket counting—Officer, changed the standard boot to one that was awkward to get on and off and had diamond shaped tread lugs. The awkward design caused significant foot problems in the field and the diamond shaped lugs proved to be extremely dangerous as they snagged on camouflage nets whilst you were climbing down the side of a vehicle after dropping the nets and whilst climbing up the side of a vehicle to stow the nets for driving.
As engineers, we had recently been issued with calf length steel cap boots, ostensibly for bridging task. We all started using those boots for navigation exercises (NAVEX's) and Infantry Minor Tactics (IMT). We were much envied by others for having boots that were neither designed to create/exacerbate blisters NOR to help you break your neck whilst dealing with camouflaged nets.

 

[ickes123]

I agree, however sometimes you have to take the weight. Years ago, in the NZ Army, some nitwit Commissioned Ordnance—blanket counting—Officer, changed the standard boot to one that was awkward to get on and off and had diamond shaped tread lugs. The awkward design caused significant foot problems in the field and the diamond shaped lugs proved to be extremely dangerous as they snagged on camouflage nets whilst you were climbing down the side of a vehicle after dropping the nets and whilst climbing up the side of a vehicle to stow the nets for driving.
As engineers, we had recently been issued with calf length steel cap boots, ostensibly for bridging task. We all started using those boots for navigation exercises (NAVEX's) and Infantry Minor Tactics (IMT). We were much envied by others for having boots that were neither designed to create/exacerbate blisters NOR to help you break your neck whilst dealing with camouflaged nets.

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE

 

[OldBrett]

I agree, however sometimes you have to take the weight. Years ago, in the NZ Army, some nitwit Commissioned Ordnance—blanket counting—Officer, changed the standard boot to one that was awkward to get on and off and had diamond shaped tread lugs. The awkward design caused significant foot problems in the field and the diamond shaped lugs proved to be extremely dangerous as they snagged on camouflage nets whilst you were climbing down the side of a vehicle after dropping the nets and whilst climbing up the side of a vehicle to stow the nets for driving.
As engineers, we had recently been issued with calf length steel cap boots, ostensibly for bridging task. We all started using those boots for navigation exercises (NAVEX's) and Infantry Minor Tactics (IMT). We were much envied by others for having boots that were neither designed to create/exacerbate blisters NOR to help you break your neck whilst dealing with camouflaged nets.

I did 8 years in USAF but never had to climb netting....very often....lol...thanks

 

[nextleveloutdoors]

My 6.5 PRC came out at 10lbs 2oz with suppressor, bipod and 10 rounds in the mag. Quite light for a 24" rig. Wasn't built to be light, just happened to turn out that way.

 

[cabelasken]

My 6.5 PRC came out at 10lbs 2oz with suppressor, bipod and 10 rounds in the mag. Quite light for a 24" rig. Wasn't built to be light, just happened to turn out that way.

yikes - two of my lightest rifles are just a lb more than that!!!

 

[jsmitt6]

338 MEGA - 10 pounds scoped and suppressor

300 PRC - 10 pounds 3 ounces scoped and suppressor

270 SS - 10 pounds 6 ounces scoped and suppressor

I've found a sweet spot at about 10 pounds. Are they the lightest rifles on the mountain? Absolutely not. But they handle well and are much easier to shoot than lighter rigs.

I have a buddy wanting to build as lightweight of a rifle as he can. I wish him the best but will continue to grab my rifles come hunting season.

 

[moosemike]

I don't like anything over 8 lbs scoped