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<blockquote data-quote="ridgewalker" data-source="post: 2382033" data-attributes="member: 55998"><p>I live in CO and have hunted the mountains since the late 1970s. Almost 75 years young, 5'7" and 150 lbs. I live a little over 5,000 ft in elevation. I still work out 3 days a week. But it gets tougher every year to hunt the mountains. I've carried rifles 10 lbs +and down to a bit over 6 lbs. I would rather carry extra water than a heavy rifle these days.</p><p>If you take an elk in the back country, it will take several loads to get it out. Save your energy hunting and be ready to haul that fine elk (or fine meat cow!) out.</p><p>I like a rifle 6.5-7.0 lbs. But you must learn how to shoot a light rifle! It is different than a heavy rifle. JMO&E</p><p>The mountains are an awesome place to hunt! Just be prepare because weather can change quickly and I have yet to see a weatherman who can be consistantly accurate in the mountains.</p><p>Best of luck pursuing a grand mountain experience!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ridgewalker, post: 2382033, member: 55998"] I live in CO and have hunted the mountains since the late 1970s. Almost 75 years young, 5’7” and 150 lbs. I live a little over 5,000 ft in elevation. I still work out 3 days a week. But it gets tougher every year to hunt the mountains. I’ve carried rifles 10 lbs +and down to a bit over 6 lbs. I would rather carry extra water than a heavy rifle these days. If you take an elk in the back country, it will take several loads to get it out. Save your energy hunting and be ready to haul that fine elk (or fine meat cow!) out. I like a rifle 6.5-7.0 lbs. But you must learn how to shoot a light rifle! It is different than a heavy rifle. JMO&E The mountains are an awesome place to hunt! Just be prepare because weather can change quickly and I have yet to see a weatherman who can be consistantly accurate in the mountains. Best of luck pursuing a grand mountain experience! [/QUOTE]
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