Originally Posted by
Breechplug
We also have steep rough country to hunt where I live, deep ravines ect. Like I mentioned above somewhere I prefer a heavier rifle as Im Big and Tall, it just fits me better. I just turned 50 this past Dec 31st but during the last day of our hunting season this year I still managed to drag a buck back to my truck with my accura 1 1/2 miles, it felt good. I realize ssome hunt bigger animals than whitetails, if I had Elk to hunt then I bet ya I'd go for a lighter Mler.
Im just picking everyone's bones on this one, I have the urge to get a new mler but I dont know what it will be as of yet. I have'nt seen the new CVA mountain rifle yet but being a CVA shooter I'll check it out.
I'll follow the post on the knight mountaineer and see what everyone has to say, and your right if I like what Im now using than why change....but you all know the urge to buy something new....still way undecided.
(BP)
Hey breech i am sure your hunt some steep area's. but you aint seen steep until you hunted mountains formed by the San Andreas fault and temps in the 60-90* range.sometimes i travel 5-6 miles a day over nasty steep stuff.carrying fluids are what makes my pack so darn heavy and if i shoot a deer several miles back into this high desert country i hunt it's down right exhausting.every item in my pack has been weight reduced.mountain rifles are hugely popular in the west for these reasons.i always shoot from a rest or sticks, so light weight isn't a issue.150 yd + shots are the norm here! enjoy your search for a new toy!!!
