Rifle weight

[Idaho Brad]

That's funny because back then I didn't know anyone that was out searching for a "lightweight" rifle. We just grabbed whatever we had and went hunting. I'd carry my 10+lb 7mag all day in the mountains, every day of the hunt, and never give it a second thought. That's why it has a sling on it.

Yeah, you are right. I packed it when I was 12, so it shouldn't be too big of an issue at 33 and in the best shape I have ever been. I guess I'm softening up in my old age Or, now that I cover a lot more ground and stay multiple nights out, I would rather trade 5lb of gun for 5lb of food or some other gadgetry

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[tttoadman]

Tikka T3 .270, standard clip loaded, Vortex 4-16, strap removed. I am a little under 7. I will be adding a sissy pad this year, so an ounce or 2 more.

 

[jtw]

Somthing to keep in mind when going light is theyre squirrelly guns. I cant speak for kimbers but every sub 7 lb rifle Ive shot has been squirrelly. It took a lot of shooting to get used to it.

 

[VernAK]

I'm an old guy and I own several hunting/predator rifles and I live in an area where I carry a rifle several times a week......invariably when selecting a rifle to take along, I tend to grab one of the Kimber Montanas or Mtn Asct.

 

[Idaho Brad]

I opted out of getting my .338 Win Mag hydro dipped and went with Ceracote instead. I should have it back in 2 weeks, where at that point I will be selling it. I'm curious to know what it weighs in at. It is a tack driver, but is frickin expensive to shoot. It looks like a person is looking at a starting point of $800.00 to get into a lightweight rifle. My bro in-law has an HS Precision he paid $3300 for. Not going that route for sure. Too many options to consider.

 

[wyosteve]

Wow, 11 lbs. makes me cringe. My Rifles, Inc. Strata is 4 3/4 lbs. before 12 oz. scope, 1 oz. rings and 4 rds. of .338 and nylon sling. Should be about 6 1/4 lbs. total.

 

[micus]

axis 30-06 with sling and scope just under 8lbs.

 

[Jimbo V]

Kimber Montana 280ai
6.5 lbs scoped


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[E in CO]

I've settled on or just under 8 lbs scoped and empty. mostly run 3-9x but have run 2.5-8x too. Seems to be the sweet spot for me between carrying and shooting after a climb. It should be fairly easy to get your .270 down to that with some thought on stock, rings & bases and scope. I run that in 3 diff. long action M70's rifles with approx. #2 contours which don't start life on the light side.

 

[greyghostnw]

id say id depends on the max distance you choose to pull the trigger on game and what caliber as well as if there is a bi pod involved etc... the rifle i am using this year started out at 6.5 pounds bare, CA ridgeline, 300 rum and now is at 10 1/2 pounds. would be 8 1/2 pounds with just scope i chose, base and rings. im fine with that for a 300 ultra. if the hunt terrain or my preference was lessor distance shot ops id prefer a 5 1/2 to 6 pound set up for sure. keep it around a compound bow weight kitted out, my weapons spend 95% of the time in my hand be it that packing a rifle or bow on back adds crazy weight to gear i spent thousands on to save ounces off my back.

 

[handwerk]

All my rifles are between 7.5-8.25 lbs scoped and for me that's the sweet spot for weight/shootability.

 

[luke moffat]

my weapons spend 95% of the time in my hand be it that packing a rifle or bow on back adds crazy weight to gear i spent thousands on to save ounces off my back.

You could always just pack the water in your hands

I think its funny people don't count their weapon weight in the weight they carry. Its all gear/tools to get the job done. I actually find it easier to walk/hike with on on my pack than in my hands, but there are times when having it in my hands is needed.

 

[tttoadman]

I think its funny people don't count their weapon weight in the weight they carry. Its all gear/tools to get the job done. I actually find it easier to walk/hike with on on my pack than in my hands, but there are times when having it in my hands is needed.

If it is legal hunting, I carry the gun and the poles are strapped on.
If not hunting hrs, the gun is strapped on so i can use my poles.

If the guys with big guns actually put their cannons in their spreadsheet, they might throw up and go buy a lighter gun. Funny how we just get used to some things, but fret about others.

 

[Steve O]

I killed the ram in my avatar with an 11 pound M70 in .270 Win. WAY too heavy for a backpack hunt but I was young and it was incredibly rugged and accurate. I still trust it over any other, but when I got back I built a 700 Titanium that weighs 6# 2oz with a 3.5-10 B&C Leupold. It kind of depends on the hunt, but carrying and extra 5# of rifle is not high on my list any more when on a backpack hunt.

 

[greyghostnw]

You could always just pack the water in your hands

I think its funny people don't count their weapon weight in the weight they carry. Its all gear/tools to get the job done. I actually find it easier to walk/hike with on on my pack than in my hands, but there are times when having it in my hands is needed.

whatever makes you happy........ i dont count my weapons weight for pack weight cuz its never there unless i need both hands climbing. to each there own. i dont count my binos either nor range finder.. why? cuz there in my chest bino case on my chest. pretty simple concept. if its not in or on your pack its not pack weight. and ya i count my water weight, its in my pack

 

[luke moffat]

If you get a bigger bino pack your weight will go down even more cause you can put even less in there

 

[greyghostnw]

If you get a bigger bino pack your weight will go down even more cause you can put even less in there

have to try that.... maybe cut my barrel and tooth brush in half as well.... not sure how a 6 1/2 pound gun with a scope i can trust with target turrets is heavy totaling 8 1/2 pounds? what matters most imop is you enjoy your time spent on the mountain and trusting your weapon. i dont trust the lighter scopes ive used tracking when dialing elevation. the xtra weight of scopes i use is what it is. just a dude with an opinion. personally not hating on any ones choice of meathods or weights they pack or how they carry. whatever works for you.

 

[luke moffat]

I hear that. But I don't dial so I will stick with my unrealiable lightweight rifles and still list them on my pack list of things I am carrying Cause it's a free country thanks to those that made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that for us. Happy Memorial Day all!!

 

[greyghostnw]

I hear that. But I don't dial so I will stick with my unrealiable lightweight rifles and still list them on my pack list of things I am carrying Cause it's a free country thanks to those that made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that for us. Happy Memorial Day all!!

no one hear ever said a lightweight rifle was unreliable nor a scope that only holds over. my rifles configured like that are for specific terrain and i value them for what they are. i did mention i had bad experience with scopes that dialed that differ from what i use now. not sure where you went with this but the op asked a question i had an answer what i like. that is awesome that works for you. happy scouting and have great seasons all...

 

[luke moffat]

Easy man it was in jest! No problem with what you are doing. Nothing wrong with doing what works for you. Personally I don't deal with the 500+ yard game as I haven't had a problem not being able to kill anything for where I hunt. But like i said I everyone is different and some would rather go out and scouting and hiking than at the range and reloading. Doesn't make one better than the other. Just different objectives to get to the same end which is a full freezer. Much respect to the long range guys that put in the time at the range and reloading bench to become proficient. So long as it's fun ethical who cares. Whether it's my sub 5 pound 308 win with peep sights or Ryan Averys LRKM that can kill to a couple thousand yards and is 14 pounds...or his traditional bow.

I always say all my kills are too far for archery guys to like and way to close for the long range guys.... it wasn't anything personal at all sorry if it came across that way.