There is a point to be said about balance also. All my bolt guns currently go 6lb-9oz to 7lb-4oz overall in weight. But will say the 280 and 338-06 balance better("feeling" lighter) then the shorter 7mm-08 and 308 though they are on the light side of the weight range. I feel a large part of that is that the 280 and 338-06 barrels are longer.
With that said, I will stick with the light weights as I do believe they help my hunting and keeps the gun in my hands all day.
JCMCUBIC, that is a great point and agree. 2 lbs on the back is much different then 2 lbs in the hands.
Last edited by ChipM; 11/25/12.
