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Originally Posted by ShortMagFan
I think most of you are underestimating the weight of slings and ammo


You have to take the platform into account. My lightest are both NULAs.



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My ideal is 6#. My reality is 8# because I am a cheap phug. Prm, that is a sweet setup.


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8 lbs give or take. Lighter is harder to shoot. Heavier is harder to carry.
Hunters do a lot more carrying than shooting.

FWIW, Idaho regulations limit total rifle weight, including scope and all other attachments, to 16 lb.


Idaho regulations limit total rifle weight, including scope and all other attachments, to 16 lb.

And I wonder when the last time F&G weighted a rifle?

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Using your criteria of All Up, including 5 rounds for my L/A's,, Safari Sling, and Uncle Mikes scope covers, 7 lbs to 7 lbs 4 oz.

I have had lighter rifles, and found there was a "threshold" where they did become more difficult to shoot accurately. That threshold can probably vary quite a bit for different people.


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Originally Posted by ShortMagFan
I think most of you are underestimating the weight of slings and ammo



For my 270's, 5 rounds, sling, and scope covers weigh 10.4 ozs.


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Im super happy right about 8 lbs with everything out to 700 yards but Im mostly a bow hunter

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Thanks for the replies so far , gents.

They have been interesting.

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i would think rifle weight is a individual thing size of person,how good a shape person is in and maybe how accurate of a rifle the person is confident with.maybe even how far away his shot would be could determine weight,cartridge used,size of scope,sling,stock shell boot,barrel size and length and if it has a bi-pod on rifle ? might then be 10 lbs. ?

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Originally Posted by prm
My version of perfection for when the going gets steep and the air gets thin.

Stainless synthetic 84M, 23” barrel just a little thicker than factory at .585” at the muzzle. 160gn bullet at 3050.

But to the question of weight: I’ve hunted with this in a lighter configuration (factory barrel), and heavier when wearing an 3-10 SHV scope, or 3-9 SWFA SS. Where it is now is a nice Mtn hunting weight, and balance.

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8-8.5lbs these days. Good scopes/mounts ain’t light.

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Originally Posted by smokepole
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My version of perfection for when the going gets steep and the air gets thin.

Stainless synthetic 84M, 23” barrel just a little thicker than factory at .585” at the muzzle. 160gn bullet at 3050.

But to the question of weight: I’ve hunted with this in a lighter configuration (factory barrel), and heavier when wearing an 3-10 SHV scope, or 3-9 SWFA SS. Where it is now is a nice Mtn hunting weight, and balance.

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Originally Posted by pete53
i would think rifle weight is a individual thing size of person,how good a shape person is in and maybe how accurate of a rifle the person is confident with.maybe even how far away his shot would be could determine weight,cartridge used,size of scope,sling,stock shell boot,barrel size and length and if it has a bi-pod on rifle ? might then be 10 lbs. ?


Have you carried a 40-60 lb pack (not including the rifle weight), off-trail, in the Rocky Mountains?

I’m betting not...



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Elmer Keith did and he agreed with 53..


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What was Elmer's preferred rifle weight for the mountains?



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Did Elmer conclude that after comparing the Montana, NULA, and Fieldcraft to a 10lb Rifle? Oh wait...probably not.

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Elmer invented the NULA. When he was living in NOLA.



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Originally Posted by smokepole
Elmer invented the NULA. When he was living in NOLA.

Not to be confused with an EULA.

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Elmer Keith... you’ve got to be kidding.


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I certainly prefer a 6 (ish) lb rifle when living out of backpack, but honestly haven't had too much issue with a 10 lb rifle on 3-4 day trips.
10 day trips have made me change my mind...



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