Yes rifle weight isn't that critical as long as it in reason. I will say however that I have used a 700 mtn rifle to good effect as well as a stevens 200 that was pretty lightweight in a tree stand. If my vanguard has a drawback it is more in length than weight, but shots are pretty relaxed and maneuvering is pretty deliberate anyway if a deer is close by so it hasn't really been a issue. Actually that stevens 308 was a pretty good tree stand rifle tupperware stock and all. Oh well can't keep em all.
