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4runnerman · February 13, 2014, 09:09 PM

I don't hunt deer any more,but do log some miles for yotes. I carry a heavy barrel 223 all the time. Never a issue and I am a old fart. I have even seen post's were some people say the scope adds to much weight?. Umm, Ahh. Ok to that.

February 13, 2014, 09:09 PM	#34
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	I don't hunt deer any more,but do log some miles for yotes. I carry a heavy barrel 223 all the time. Never a issue and I am a old fart. I have even seen post's were some people say the scope adds to much weight?. Umm, Ahh. Ok to that. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional