I've got semi heavy rifles, about 10 pounds, they shoot fine and I have no problems toting them mile after mile here in the flat land. I've got 8 pound rifles as well and shoot them fine too but a few years ago I got a Rem Mountain Guide in 22-250, then one in 7-08 and another in 243 that I had punched to Ackley Improved, they all shoot very well.

Wanting a cat gun I figured I'd have to build one. 17 Rem was my 1st choice but the 204 Ruger won out since it's a bit better on coyotes. Then a member here mentioned he had a Montana in 204 and a trade was made. I put a 3.5-10 CDS scope on it and with a mountain sling, it weighs 6.6lbs. I haven't had time to load for it so I picked up a box of Hornady 40 gr v-max's and headed to the range just to see what it would do.
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I think I've found perfection in a calling rifle. Anyone got one in 223 they want to trade? I could probably dig up an AR... wink

Last edited by TWR; 12/17/12.