Thread: How heavy should a hunting rifle be?

It depends. If you are starting out and doing day trips, just about any rifle will do. People worry too much, or get excited too much about some cannon they have read about on the internet. Just go and shoot some deer.
If you are doing a lot of walking, light is nicer. But heavier rifles are easier to shoot. So there is a trade-off.
Personally I prefer light, short rifles in the bush.