I believe the gel was added to push it to a higher weight than the Montana version for sales (poorly quoting MCMXI) My 308 is at 4lbs 9oz with a chop, Ti handle, and gel removed….and cost significantly less than the Mtn Ascent version.
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/15540533/1
Last edited by AKduck; 09/28/22.
