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January 28, 2018, 09:12 PM | #26 |
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Open ladder stand?
Specs say 8 1/2 lbs for the 20" threaded version before you scope it and load it. Mine's a little heavier because I ditched the flimsy Hogue stock and put it in a B & C Medalist. Last edited by oldscot3; January 28, 2018 at 09:32 PM. |
January 28, 2018, 10:11 PM | #27 |
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Barrel temperature is a significant factor in the accuracy of the shot(s). When you are hunting the barrel temperature will be the same, or nearly the same, as the air temperature. The same is true just before you take your first shot from the bench at the rifle range. As a result, the shooter must wait some time between shots to allow the barrel to cool when shooting at the rifle range. This is extremely important when developing handloads and when zeroing the rifle scope for the actual hunt. This process takes some time but it is critical maximize the accuracy of the rifle, scope and cartridge.
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January 28, 2018, 10:53 PM | #28 |
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I've never minded the weight of a heavy barrel, still don't and I'm 69 years old. But, I don't walk miles a day over mountains when hunting. I walk to a stand or site where I lie in wait of game.
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January 29, 2018, 11:01 PM | #29 |
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Weight of rifle is pretty much all in the mind and actual physical fitness of the person in question.
If someone is outta shape, or small, like 5'10 or less, rifle weight is going to be an issue. For the average 6'+ redneck, unless they're out of shape, rifle weight means very little. Most hunters aren't stalking anymore. They're up in a Tree Lounge, comfy as heck, with a padded seat and a camo wrap-around to cut the wind & hide 'em. Not to mention the Hot Hands Heaters & Electric Socks & whatall... I've even seen some with an Umbrella that wraps around the tree above 'em!! Altho, if they're not complaining about the 18-lb case of beer they carried out to the stand, why would they complain about the much lighter less-than 10-lb rifle??
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