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Heavy Rifle

Post by ridgetop » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:15 pm

We got a new digital scale a while back, so I weighed my rifle tonight. It came in right at 10.0 lbs. I always new it was heavy but now I know why the recoil is so light. lol
I'd like to know how much some of your rifles weigh?
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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by bh107 » Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:57 pm

Mine is about 12, but it's a long range rig so that's pretty normal, and my dad says I'm young and stupid enough to carry it!

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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by waspocrew » Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:50 pm

Once I add a bipod, sling and scope, my .308 comes out to be around 10 -10.5 lbs. I've been chasing elk with it this past week and haven't really noticed it much. It's probably due to thinking that I'm young and invincible!

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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by Springville Shooter » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:37 am

My 25-06 AI comes in at 9.2 fully outfitted and loaded. My 7 Dakota is 10.5 ready to go. My new customized Vanguard in 300 Win is just under 9 lbs and has the kick to prove it.--------SS
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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by ridgetop » Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:52 am

While carring my rifle all day, I really don't notice the weight but my shoulder does start to get sore at the point where the strap puts all the pressure. I sure love the recoil though.
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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by MuleyMadness » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:20 pm

Man that is Heavy Ridge, I couldn't pack that weight around but must be nice shooting. :)

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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by Bigd7400 » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:16 am

My Tikka T3 lite in 300wsm comes in at a little over 6 1/2 pounds and you can tell it when you pull the trigger. Its nice for long hikes though.
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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by a_bow_nut » Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:23 am

My 7MM RUM Sendaro comes in at around 11 pounds when it's decked out. With the muzzle brake I put on it there is almost no kick at all now.
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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by waspocrew » Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:21 pm

I like a little extra weight... it sure makes shooting more enjoyable. Packing it around in the field hasn't been too bad either.

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Re: Heavy Rifle

Post by southwind » Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:42 pm

I really don't think 10 lbs is heavy at all when you are talking rifle, scope, bases and rings. My lightest rifle is a Tikka T3 that weighs 6 lbs 9 oz bare bones unloaded. A decent scope is going to be 20 to 30 oz and then with ammo, rings, bases, swivels and all the little things will add up to another 2.5 - 3 lbs so even that rifle will be 9 lbs easy.

I have seen a few guys carry monster rifles in the back country, I'm talking 15 plus pounds. That is overboard for me mainly because those are bulkier weapons anyway.

My two main hunting rifles with medium contour barrels weigh right at or just under ten lbs unloaded.

I know you can make some really light weight rigs but the very best of them I have seen give up other things like accuracy, overall comfort and stability in shooting, etc.. Trade offs.

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