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<blockquote data-quote="SDMF" data-source="post: 195686" data-attributes="member: 412"><p>Light is nice to carry but takes a lot more concentration on the shooter's part to shoot well. Heavy settles down nicely and absorbs some recoil. An 8# rifle/scope combo in a non-magnum "deer" caliber rifle that's well balanced is generally tolerable recoil-wise and settles pretty easily for supported or off-hand shooting. Lose a pound off the total package and the recoil gets noticeable "snappier" and the rifle requires a much more disciplined and consistent form from the shooter. Gain a pound and the recoil becomes mild, supported (prone/bipods) shooting is nearly like cheating, and off-hand shots especially on movers become easier IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SDMF, post: 195686, member: 412"] Light is nice to carry but takes a lot more concentration on the shooter's part to shoot well. Heavy settles down nicely and absorbs some recoil. An 8# rifle/scope combo in a non-magnum "deer" caliber rifle that's well balanced is generally tolerable recoil-wise and settles pretty easily for supported or off-hand shooting. Lose a pound off the total package and the recoil gets noticeable "snappier" and the rifle requires a much more disciplined and consistent form from the shooter. Gain a pound and the recoil becomes mild, supported (prone/bipods) shooting is nearly like cheating, and off-hand shots especially on movers become easier IMO. [/QUOTE]
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