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  1. 05-12-2023, 07:20 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    I seem to remember the Remington Mowhawk and BSA Majestic beign pretty popular "back in the day" because they were (relatively) light weight?
    Lightweight rifles have always been around .. . .1921 Mauser Kurz ready to go up the hill in 6.5 weights 3.3 kgs (7 lbs) scoped with a steel tube Kahles 2.3-7 .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tentman View Post
    Lightweight rifles have always been around .. . .1921 Mauser Kurz ready to go up the hill in 6.5 weights 3.3 kgs (7 lbs) scoped with a steel tube Kahles 2.3-7 .
    Exactly. Not a new concept at all.
    Experience. What you get just after you needed it.
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    As many on here would know, carry a GPMG for a 10 day patrol in thick wet bush.

    Then tell us your rifle is 'heavy'.
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    Kimber heavy.... Light .
    -3kg .... Likely 2.5ish 😆😋☺️
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