Hoss50 Report post Posted September 29, 2016 Just curious. I normally use a typical "hunting rifle" with a sporter barrel and normal optics. I am considering working with a new rifle that is a heavy "tactical" barrel. I just don't like the idea of carrying the extra weight around. Harley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted September 29, 2016 My entire setup with bipod is right at 10 pounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted September 29, 2016 My 257 WBY MAG. and my 270 WSM they are both at 9 1/2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 29, 2016 Rifle itself, 7.3# with 26" #4 fluted barrel. Not bad. With scope, about 9. Still not bad. Add the bipod and it gets a tad heavy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted September 29, 2016 It's not about the size of your rifle, it's about how well you can shoot it..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted September 29, 2016 The rifle I am thinking about working with is a Savage 110FP that is 9lbs bare. After a scope, bipod, and sling I imagine I will be 12lbs ish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted September 29, 2016 Sako .338 Lapua long range hunter with 4 rounds and swarovski x51 scope is 13lbs 9 oz Tikka 6.5 creedmoor ctr with 5 rounds and vortex pst is 10lbs 8 oz remmington 700 in .270 win with 5 round vortex pst is 8lbs 1 oz Sako bare was 9lbs 12 oz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted September 29, 2016 Several years ago I lugged around a 11.5 lb 6.8 spc AR with a 20 inch heavy barrel. Why? Because I wanted to shoot a deer with it. Did it. Now it is a 16 inch coyote monster with a suppressor. My coues gun is a Tikka 25-06 that weighs in at like 8ish with optics and such. I carry shooting sticks so no extra bipod weight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted September 29, 2016 It's not about the size of your rifle, it's about how well you can shoot it..... Your wife tells you that too? Thought I was the only one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted September 29, 2016 The rifle I am thinking about working with is a Savage 110FP that is 9lbs bare. After a scope, bipod, and sling I imagine I will be 12lbs ish. that is the real close to my Sako 338 LRH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted September 30, 2016 My 280ai is 10 lbs and my 260 is 15lbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted September 30, 2016 Mine are all 6.5-7.5 all up with optics... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungHuntr Report post Posted September 30, 2016 Mine are all 6.5-7.5 all up with optics... Yeesh. Don't know how people get their hunting rigs so light. My 30-06 is about 9.5 with scope and bipod. My 25-06 has a heavier Vortex Viper HS and should be around 9.5 lbs with scope and bipod as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted September 30, 2016 That's with a 20 ounce scope too. ReLly, really easy. More important than light, they are well balanced. For starters, drop the bipod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted September 30, 2016 270 tikka with scope and bipod 8ish. I do not have a problem with it out to 600 yards. Farther I really need to be steady with the light gun 300 win mag Remington Long Range heavy barrel 26" with everything on it 12#. I haven't taken it out hunting yet. Short half day hike only Weathyby 6.5 creedmoor 9# 24" barrel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
