Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles What do you consider “heavy” for a hunting rifle?

It depends on the rifle. I used to have a Browning Safari 338 that weighed 9 pounds. When I carried it, I wanted it to be a pound lighter. When I shot it, I wanted it to be a pound heavier.

For something in the 30-06 class, 8 pounds loaded, scoped, and with a sling is about right.


Okie John