Light Done Right

[Member 5605]

A simple Rossi 92 in .357 is as light and compact as I will need.

 

[Vaultman]

I do think its funny when a guy is fifty pounds overweight and he obsesses about having a ultra-light rifle....

Hey... I resemble that remark.

 

[No_Regerts]

My dad has a Rossi 92 in 454 Casull and its a beast!

 

[No_Regerts]

Hey... I resemble that remark.

Don't we all! Of all people that partake in all sorts of hobbies, hunters or shooters are not the ones I'd bet money on to win a marathon.

 

[No_Regerts]

But, we sure seem to get our money's worth at the buff-A!

 

[edslhead]

Good gravy! I just weighed my 22/250 with scope, sling and all, little over 10 lbs. That is 2 lbs heavier than my downrigger ball

 

[No_Regerts]

Get bigger balls and you will have some room to grow. I'm running 12 and 15 lb balls.

 

[edslhead]

Your talking bowling, right?

 

[No_Regerts]

Downrigger balls

 

[41Slinger]

My wife has my balls in her purse !!!

Sorry, I was drifting.

 

[No_Regerts]

Hehe

 

[No_Regerts]

Nice setup... I have a 700 ss MT Guide in .243 with the same scope with the long range duplex reticle. I plan on toting it quite a bit this yr. My .280 is nervous....

Those mountain guide rifles were a goldmine that I wish I had capitalized on. If I could, I would go back in time and snatch up every one I could find.

 

[ChiefStealth]

I just weighed my 30-30 lever action. 7 1/4 pounds.

 

[No_Regerts]

And handy as hell! Love my 94.

 

[orygun]

This guy here is 6 3/4 pounds field ready. 700 mountain rifle in 280 with a mcmillan KS stock and leupold FXII 6x36.

Is that weight with ammo?

Until this thread, I'd never weighed my rifle. 9.8 lbs not counting the ammo or sling... Hmmm, didn't feel that heavy. I'll bet that three pound difference between our rifles is really noticeable.

 

[mjbskwim]

I'll bet that three pound difference between our rifles is really noticeable.

By the time you get back to the truck it is

 

[No_Regerts]

Is that weight with ammo?

Until this thread, I'd never weighed my rifle. 9.8 lbs not counting the ammo or sling... Hmmm, didn't feel that heavy. I'll bet that three pound difference between our rifles is really noticeable.

Is that weight with ammo?

Until this thread, I'd never weighed my rifle. 9.8 lbs not counting the ammo or sling... Hmmm, didn't feel that heavy. I'll bet that three pound difference between our rifles is really noticeable.

It started out 6 1/2 pounds out of the box. By switching stocks to a Mcmillan Edge, the rifle lost 8oz in weight to weigh 6 lbs even. With rings, bases, and a light 6x scope, it was 6 3/4. With a sling and 3 or 4 cartridges, it would probably be a tad over 7 pounds all up.

For me, I prefer lighter rifles any time I hunt areas where I might have to shoot quickly because its more likely to be in my hands than slung on my shoulder. Sometimes when mule deer hunting i go with a heavier rifle because I have to shoot farther and dont normally have to rush.

 

[orygun]

For me, I prefer lighter rifles any time I hunt areas where I might have to shoot quickly because its more likely to be in my hands than slung on my shoulder.

No doubt about that! For several years I had my sling in my back pack. I sometimes use it as a shooting aid and there are times it's best to sling over your shoulder and have both hands free, so I leave it attached now. However if your rifle isn't in your hands when you need it, it's no good to you.