I have been on about 10 goat hunts in Alaska, most as a packer but a few for myself. I would not consider an 11 lb rifle on a multi day backpack hunt. If it's an up and back in a single long day from a base camp, then maybe, but I think you will end up regretting it. Pick up a cheap Tikka or something 7 ish lbs scoped up...IMO.
