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Thread: How heavy should a hunting rifle be?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Husky1600#2 View Post
    No need for apologies, regardless of whether its been beaten to death in the past, a lot of us still enjoy reading the posts and offering advice. A Sako, with a 3-10 sounds about bloody ideal to me. And then chambered in 30-06 and i would say you have a lifetime rifle right there. Look forward to another post from you telling us you have it in your hot little hands, and how it shoots.
    Thank you. I have not yet laid my hands on either the scope or the rifle. Will definitely post an update. Can't wait.
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