I like a rifle to weigh eight lbs minimum. My 270 WSM weighs 8.75 lbs withouit the scope and sling. If I need something light to carry, I carry the Encore or Contender handguns. If shots are going to be short then the Bisley SBH gets to go along instead of a rifle. Long walks are no longer an option for me so rifle weight is not so important. Probably will be in this wheel chair for the rest of this years seasons.[:@]