I am on the boat with the folks that think if the rifle feels good and may be on the heavier side I'm still going to carry it. During my time in the military I have carried a few heavy guns not to mention the ammo and gear to go with it, only for 14 hours a day.

This at about 9.9 lbs isn't bad (M4 with M203)
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This is a bit nicer to carry at 22lbs (M249 SAW)
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Not to mention the little guy at 26lbs (M240B)
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When I go hunting this feels ok for me at a little over 10lbs. I havn't mountain hunted so I can't speak on that. I will tell you this much, if I ever make it to my friends place out in MT that Browning M1000 Eclipse in 270WSM is going too.
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