Originally Posted by
Newtosavage
Good report.
Some folks don't understand why we count ounces on rifles, but after 20 or so miles and 5-7k feet of elevation change, it sure is nice to have a 6 lb. rifle in the hands.
I've settled on hunting rifles that weigh between 6.5-7 lbs. scoped as my preferred weight. With Savage, there are a lot of ways to get to these numbers. We have great options.
My two at the moment are an Ultralight in 6.5 CM and a Model 10 action with a .308 barrel off an Ultralight. Both rifles are exactly 7 lbs. scoped. The 6.5 CM barrel is 4 oz. heavier than the .308 because of the smaller bore.
Any less than 6.5 lbs. scoped and I find them hard to hold steady in a hunting situation.
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