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OOPS !, I didn't know I was IN the Backpack Hunting forum !!!
I thot I clicked on the "Elk Hunting" forum.
I've been doing DAY pack hunting ONLY since 2012..... AM I Close ?
Sorry






First, All Up means and includes ALL that's ON & IN the rifle. Gun, scope, mounts/rings, ammo, sling, etc.

Brad, I haven't seen a U M Mountain Sling but the ONLY slingS I've used for years are Uncle Mike's Nylon.
I have 2 that I've used for longer than I can remember. They're indestructible to me.

This is the oldest pic I have on imgur. 2012 OR 2013



I have a couple of nice Leather slings - in a drawer of my dresser. The nylons are light and QUICK adjustable.
I have HUNTED those 2 slings ONLY since the 80s.

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My preferred 'total' rifle weight is 7 - 8 lbs. ALL UP.

My Black Shadow, 300 WM weighs 8 +, HOWEVER the weight distribution makes it feel LIGHTER.
I really was surprised when I put it ON a scale.


Jerry