Like others said a few pounds of body weight doesn't compensate for rifle weight. I admit a lighter rifle is "Nicer" to carry and I have a couple. I'm 64, still go up the mountains, a bit slower though, and don't worry about rifle weight too much. Never really weighed any of mine, I pick the one I want to take. It might be a weatherby that I'm guessing weighs 9+ lbs (maybe more) or one of lighter ones that might go around 7 or so. I may change my mind about that in 10 years or so.
