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Shootability vs. Packability. What is the optimal rifle weight?
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<blockquote data-quote="COBrad" data-source="post: 1502016" data-attributes="member: 1940"><p>I packed a 14 pounder around for a few years as my long range marmot rifle. Those hunts are all above timberline mostly around 12000'. 2 years ago it became painful lugging that rifle and associated gear around so I went to an 11 pound 22-250, my prairie dog rifle. Then it was a 10 lb .270 WSM. This fall it was a freedom arms .454 Casull. I hunted elk with it to. I've lost 35 lbs since new year day, work a ranch and fast walk a 4 mile loop most days. Even with that, at 60 this back and shoulders necessitate light weight everything. I ordered a 5 lb NULA in .284 a month ago. Most of my elk have been taken within 200 yds. I've owned 3 Kimbers and really like an ultralight. They worked good for me on marmots to 500 yds. The lighter I can travel the more I enjoy the hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="COBrad, post: 1502016, member: 1940"] I packed a 14 pounder around for a few years as my long range marmot rifle. Those hunts are all above timberline mostly around 12000’. 2 years ago it became painful lugging that rifle and associated gear around so I went to an 11 pound 22-250, my prairie dog rifle. Then it was a 10 lb .270 WSM. This fall it was a freedom arms .454 Casull. I hunted elk with it to. I’ve lost 35 lbs since new year day, work a ranch and fast walk a 4 mile loop most days. Even with that, at 60 this back and shoulders necessitate light weight everything. I ordered a 5 lb NULA in .284 a month ago. Most of my elk have been taken within 200 yds. I’ve owned 3 Kimbers and really like an ultralight. They worked good for me on marmots to 500 yds. The lighter I can travel the more I enjoy the hunt. [/QUOTE]
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