The only rifle I am considering is a Christensen Arms TI Summit in 300 RUM. Set up would save almost 3 pounds. So here is my question. For those of you who have actually hunted goats did you ever wish while on the hunt that you went with a lighter weight rifle? What was the weight of the rifle you used on your goat hunt? Or should I suck it up and save the money for another
I haven' hunted goats, but I can tell you all about dropping three pounds off a rifle while hunting in the mountains. The first time I hunted elk, it was with a rifle that weighed roughly 9 lbs all up. The next time around, I toted a 6 lb setup and that was so much more pleasant. I also came to the conclusion that animals don't walk around with kevlar, so the magnums stay behind for most of my hunts.
If you really want a lightweight hammer, I'll loan you my ULA in .340 Wby. She's a real featherweight, right up until it's go-time.
