Yup. It�s not so much that toting a heavier rifle is bad, it is just that a lighter rifle IS nicer in some situations. I have back packed with a 9.5 lbs CZ, next trip an 8 lb Win. �featherweight�, then I pieced together a 7 lb 700. This was a natural progression and learning curve�I do think when you get to about 6.5 lbs things start to lean to the negative. There can be too much of a good thing�.
I was not miserable backpacking my 9.5 lb rifle, but the 7 lb rifle is just nicer on a mountain. Use the tool appropriate for the task. It makes the job more enjoyable.
