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Somehow managed with a clunker 18+ oz scope on top...
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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.... In my book, a lightweight is sub 7lbs all-up (scope, sling, rounds). A midweight is between 7-8 lbs all-up. Etc...
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An 84m with a SS fixed or 3-9x (or NF 32mm) goes right around 6.5 lbs all up...
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How much does a Montana rifle weigh?
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An 84m with a SS fixed or 3-9x (or NF 32mm) goes right around 6.5 lbs all up... All-up includes sling and rounds... think another 1/2 lb+
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I agree with Brad. Just my preference and works for me. Folks who hike and climb cut pounds by cutting ounces. Far from being my only rifle or scope, but this is what I pick up when climbing and hiking. YMMV. Edit: No sling or rounds
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I wish I could hunt in the mountains with a Montucky.
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And that's a 42mm?.....That's some voodoo What caliber EHG?
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I just bought my rig, I've always had to carry my heavy rifles while hunting. I'll have to weigh it without the bipod.....
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Dang, do you carry that in the mountains of Montana? If I was at Plonk looking at pictures of that rifle on my phone, I might be worried you would tip over with that big heavy scope on there.
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Funny how that worked out. I wasn't guessing about what I said above...
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I have Montuckey's and they wear Leupold's now but will have NF replacements eventually. I'm in NM and we only have hills that go to 13k'. Nightforce is never a bad decision. I have a few SWFA now and like them as well.
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Funny how that worked out. I wasn't guessing about what I said above... Jordan, Have you ever unsupported solo back pack hunted in Montana? It's EXTREMELY relevant (that's why the rifles are called Montanas - you aren't allowed to use them anywhere else.) David
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Dang, do you carry that in the mountains of Montana?
Negative... I have to slum the lil hills that hunting1 mentioned in NM...
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David,
Regretfully, my backpack hunting is mostly done in the colder, bigger mountains to the north. Sucks that I get to buy a $50 OTC ram tag every year, too. I better sell my Montanas and look for some Albertas...
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Dang, do you carry that in the mountains of Montana?
Negative... I have to slum the lil hills that hunting1 mentioned in NM... Then you won't get the Plonk reference. It is a wine bar in downtown Bozeman. That Brad frequents. When not being the hardcorest dude ever!
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David,
Regretfully, my backpack hunting is mostly done in the colder, bigger mountains to the north. Sucks that I get to buy a $50 OTC ram tag every year, too. I better sell my Montanas and look for some Albertas... That's a shame Jordan, I'm sure you're missing out. Please take your excessively heavy scopes off of your Montanas and mount fly weight scopes immediately. Don't make the Kimber Mintana police come pay you a visit... David
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