Thread: How heavy should a hunting rifle be?

Originally Posted by Brad S

I have found a very cool old wood and blued rifle that I want to buy for my first centrefire. It's a 30-06 and weighs about 3.6kg bare.
Every one of my mates that I've sent it to has the opinion of "too big calibre and rifle too heavy"
Do I need new mates, or are they right? I have decent legs and thought I'd be alright with a heavier older rifle? This post is not about the calibre, it's about rifle weight.

You haven't given enough information for anyone to give you much advice.

What sort of hunting are you planning to do?
Bush bashing? Long walks up & down mountains?
Short trips in and out?
What are you planning to hunt? At what range?

Basically it will be you carrying the rifle.
How far can you reasonable carry it?
Is it to unwieldy for the hunting you're going to do?

You answer those questions and then you've answered your original question.

Opinions from mates are their views not yours and are like rectums - everyone has one but you don't have to listen to it.

Good luck and good hunting.