Why carry a pistol if I have a rifle in my hand? Anyway...

My rifle of choice is:
Kimber Montana 84M in 338 Fed
5 lb 14oz including sling, but no ammo.
Leupold VX2 3-9 w/CDS
I tend to switch up the bullets. Have used 185 TTSX (2730FPS) and 160 TTSX (3030) on elk. Current load for 2015 is 210 Partition (2600)

My hunts start with a ~6mi hike in and I hunt between 10k and 11k elevation. Very steep terrain, endless dead falls to crawl over. After using a light rifle I will never go back.

Last edited by prm; 02/12/15.