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C'mon Glenn, be fair. I am only talking about very specific situations, not hunting in general. Regarding your question, I have heard that one pound on your feet is equivalent to 5 pounds on your back. I believe it. I also think a similar ratio could apply to rifles when hiking in steep country, as you will find it is mostly in your hand, not on your shoulder. Also, I 100% agree that losing 10 pounds from your gut will make a bigger difference than 1 pound off your rifle. The hard cold truth of the matter is that your average sheep or goat hunt won't be a heck of a lot of fun no matter how light your rifle is, if you are not in decent shape to start with. When I recommend a light rifle it is intended for serious sheep and goat hunters that are already fit. And I still feel a solid rest with two points of contact will be stable with any weight gun. I've tried both. | |||
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quote: I agree with you 110% on that one. This is what it is all about. And I totally agree with your point about the the proper use of a sling. My Dad is retired RCMP so he taught me some of the finer points of rifle shooting and sling use. I am so glad he did. In most field postions I am way better with the sling than without. | |||
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Stay away from the magnums often a goat shot will require straight up shot at odd angles that will pound you into the ground.I use a 280rem on a light wt.ruger77.rem 700 mtn. rifle would be a good choice in .270,280,or30-06 I wouldnt use any thing less big goats at long ranges are tough to put down. | |||
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Hey A 7mm rem or Wby is not that bad to shoot and won't beat you shoulder to death. A fine goat round would be 270 Wby with a 26 inch barrel and good bullets. I have been thinking about getting one my self. The 270 is nice and 280 Imp or standard will do well to. | ||
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gophershooter, you are absolutely right. I think more goat hunters wear "badges of honor" on their eyebrow than any others. You don't realize how close your brow is to the scope at that angle, until the blood is trickling down your cheek!  JOHAN, the 7mm's aren't bad, especially if you stick to 139 or 140 grain bullets, which are plenty for goats. | |||
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What would guys think of a 7mmWSM, in as light of heavy a configuration as would suit you best, for goat hunting? ------------------ | |||
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quote: I think you should get a 7mm Rem Mag, instead. | |||
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