Recommendations to lighten my Elk Rifle

[35WhelenAI]

I haven't shot suppressed, haven't had a reaction that caused an issue with respect to the animal that was the target. Not going to shoot at others which none of us would do hopefully. I'm sitting with a hunting partner then simple 3-2-1 countdown then both let off the shots. There are going to be exceptions to this situation, however this has covered 30 years of big game hunting in Colorado without issue.

 

[Formidilosus]

We ran a brake and a can, but overtime she stated that she much preferred the brake

No offense- but more likely she read what her dad preferred and stated that. I have been around and taught a lot of children and young women. Not one has ever, ever remotely preferred a brake to a suppressor unless on a stupid big cartridge.

 

[Balderdash]

No offense- but more likely she read what her dad preferred and stated that. I have been around and taught a lot of children and young women. Not one has ever, ever remotely preferred a brake to a suppressor unless on a stupid big cartridge.

Not doubting your experience, but I never mentioned to her what I prefer. Ultimately, I don't care what she wants to use; I just want her to enjoy shooting to the fullest extent possible and to have the best chance at quick and successful game killing. She mentioned that she felt less discomfort in her shoulder after shooting braked and that she preferred it. She shot both brake and can very well during multiple sessions with mostly 223, but also some 243, 6 ARC gas, and a heavyish 6.5 CM.

In any case, I only mentioned that she used a brake at all to state that after doing it for a number of days this fall, I don't find using ear protection while hunting, which I was certain to do while standing near a braked rifle, to be a major hassel or detrimental to the outcome. I was not trying to advocate for one barrel adjunct over another for kids or anyone else. Certainly, people should use what they feel offers them the best experience.

 

[Macintosh]

I have Bergara Premier Barreled action number 4 contour in 308 (4lbs)

Is this 4lb for the barreled action, or is this this referring to only the barrel? I understood it was the barreled action and my earlier reply reflected that. But I noticed someone else understood it was only the barrel. Can you clarify?

4lb barreled action, you cannot reasonably shave much weight here. 4lb barrel-only, and you have 1.5-2lb to shave here with a decent sporter-weight steel barrel.