I went stalking in Scotland recently and took two rifles. Just as well as I had issues with the one and ended up having to use a rather heavy rifle instead that wasn't my idea of the perfect rifle for the hill! That said the stalker wanted me to use it because it had a moderator on. The other doesnt have a mod.
The classic rifle ( a 7x57 with out mod) weighs around 9 lbs scoped, the other rifle ( a 6.5 Creedmoor) with large scope mod and bipod weighs 11.5lbs. By the end of the week I got pretty used to the extra weight and it is is an advantage on windy days. Interested to know if I am the only one carting a heavy rifle around the hill or if lots do it?
The classic rifle ( a 7x57 with out mod) weighs around 9 lbs scoped, the other rifle ( a 6.5 Creedmoor) with large scope mod and bipod weighs 11.5lbs. By the end of the week I got pretty used to the extra weight and it is is an advantage on windy days. Interested to know if I am the only one carting a heavy rifle around the hill or if lots do it?