The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Why not use a heavy rifle for typical deer hunting?

Slamfire · February 14, 2014, 01:02 PM

I have been able to handle a number of older, that is, 60's and earlier, hunting rifles, and on the average they are lighter than today's average rifle.

I believe the difference is that everyone carried their equipment and now, hardly anyone walks. Driving all terrain vehicles to your spot, or close to your spot, is the norm.

February 14, 2014, 01:02 PM	#45
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	I have been able to handle a number of older, that is, 60's and earlier, hunting rifles, and on the average they are lighter than today's average rifle. I believe the difference is that everyone carried their equipment and now, hardly anyone walks. Driving all terrain vehicles to your spot, or close to your spot, is the norm. __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.