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Same thing I thought when I asked you if you had actually tried a NF or similar scope on one of your 84m's.

David

Like I said, I have used NF scopes... and answered by saying they don't belong on a svelte Mtn Rifle like the Kimber MT, as anyone that had been on an actual mountain and carried one would know. HINT.

Never met anyone who bought a Nightforce then wished they had a Leupy.

Disclaimer: I have carried a mountain rifle in the mountains of Montana.

Although, I prefer a SS 3-9 on my Montuckies.

YMMV.

Backpacker?

Only to hunt. I prefer to car camp with the family.

That explains it.

Brad,

Montana ain't the only place that has mountains. HINT.

Your opinion is just that, and an uneducated one at that on the subject at hand. HINT.

Enjoying the comedy that 8oz on a rifle is going to destroy its utility. HINT.

David

I've NF scopes and Montanas, but not together.

nor will I

What exactly do you mean by that?

Exactly.

Tell me and show me all the solo, un-supported backpacking you have done with rifle in hand in said mountains.

Geezus Brad I plum forgot we were in the backpack hunting forum.

Oh! Wait?

We're not.

I missed where the OP stated intended use was solo un-supported backpacking trips in the Montana mountains. Funny, when I purchased my Kimber the paperwork that came with it didn't state that was the only allowed usage - I hope The Kimber Montana police don't come and arrest me for not hunting in solo un-supported backpacking trips in the Montana mountains! All this time I was thinking an 84M was a light handy rifle useful for all sorts of hunting - I didn't know that it could only be used for solo un-supported backpacking hunts. It's a good thing you friendly, helpful, non-pompous ass self righteous types are here to explain the only allowed usage for the Kimber Montana rifles to us.

David

So, in other words, you don't use a mountain rifle, designed for the mountains, in the mountains.

Got it... will take your recommendations in that context. You and Big Stick.

Crickets.

You haven't made an argument worth responding to IMO. Hence, "crickets."

Brad

I have used a rifle designed for the mountains in mountains. I haven't hunted unsupported backpack trips in Montana with it. Why do you persist with this stupidity?

Do you believe that every Mobtana sold (or even a significant minority) is used for unsupported backpack hunting in Montana?

You who have never mounted a similar optic to a Montana, yet you "know" that it will somehow ruin the rifle. Exactly how valuable is your insight in this matter?

David

What exactly are you trying to say? What does my family camping decisions explain to you?

What is the definition of a lightweight rifle?
Under 8 lbs? Under 7 lbs?

I have a lightweight Remington 260....I have a
NF 2.5-10x32 mil dot scope that weighs 7.4 lbs with a bipod and sling....I can use the hold overs and consistently hit out to 550 without twisting a dial....

It's all in what YOU want....I'd rather have great glass that'll hold up no matter what....

The point of a rifle like the MT is that it's designed for the highcountry, ie., backpack hunting. Otherwise, something with a bit more weight makes more sense, being ultimately more shootable in a variety of conditions. Referencing "Montana" is only a play on the rifle's name, and ultimately its purpose. Hint.

How much does a Montana rifle weigh?