Originally Posted by Fischer
I'm not schooling you. I suggested you might want to shape up, since you think a 9 lb rifle is unmanageable. I'll bet this flatlander can go anywhere you can though and I'm an old man. I'll be back to the western slope next fall, if you want to have a go at it. I'm game for any challenge.

I guess you're done with the Weatherby/Winchester thing. I don't blame you.

I never really gave weight much thought until I started reading these different forums. Way too much emphasis on achieving feather weights imo. An 8-8.5 biggame rifle is a fine hunting weight.