Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles A Tale Of Two 308's... 84 MT vs. 70 EW

Can I carry a 9-10 lb rifle for miles in the back country and at elevation. Yes I can, I've done it in the past and could still do it. But at 57 it is even less pleasant than when I was 17. If I really needed a rifle that heavy to get the job done I'd carry one that heavy.

But carrying 1-2 lbs of dead weight that adds nothing to the hunt makes as much sense as taping a brick to the barrel of your gun. I don't lug around unnecessary weight just to prove how tough I am.