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Water-Man · February 15, 2014, 12:41 PM

I hunted deer and black bear for many years with a Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington.

I walked for miles through thick woods carrying that 8lb. rifle and never thought once about the weight.

Now I like them with a little less weight.

February 15, 2014, 12:41 PM	#52
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	I hunted deer and black bear for many years with a Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington. I walked for miles through thick woods carrying that 8lb. rifle and never thought once about the weight. Now I like them with a little less weight.