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I have tried a few sub- seven pound rifles in my days as well, and I find that I just shoot better with a 7.5-8 pound rifle. Especially off-hand or when out of breath from running up a ridge at 10,000 feet.

Well, you and I are in the same camp, but based on comments on this forum we're also in the minority.

I guess all those military snipers with their heavy rifles are complete idiots for lugging them around when a Kimber MT or similar lightweight will do the same job.

I'm not getting rid of my lightweights, but I'm also aware of their limitations. For me, I think a good midweight (7.25 - 8lbs all-up weight - scoped w/ sling and rounds) is about ideal for an all-around hunting platform, including one for the mountains.

But I will admit I'm a bit of a pussy and like packing lighter rifles in the highcountry

And yes, count me in as one of those alternate lifestyle 270 users.

I am comfortable with my alternate lifestyle........

Like this ?





That is a whole 1.78 ounces milled off including cutting the tang.

after some epoxy and paint, a 4x Leupold in Talley LW rings, and alloy pre-64 bottom metal shortened and fit.

It weighs 6 lbs 9 oz as shown. With 5 rounds aboard, BC scope caps, and a nylon sling it came out about an ounce over my target of 7 lbs hunting weight.

Another fellow liked it more than I did and bought it off me weeks after I'd finished it. It was more of a 'for the heck of it' build at the time