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Old 05-02-2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by UncleNorby
The weight of the gun does not determine the gun's accuracy. It does factor into felt recoil, which can factor into the shooter's ability to shoot accurately. Shooters vary greatly in their ability. So, if you are not a good shot to begin with, a light rifle will not do you any favors.

The real question is, can YOU handle the 7mm in a light rifle?
I have always found that lightweight rifles were harder to hold steady when shooting without a solid rest.
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