Originally Posted by
Ridge Runner
when you get past 300 yards the extra weight helps,an example, I have 2 7mm rifles,one is a 7mm stw, it weighs 8.5# ready to hunt, the other isa 7mm Allen mag, both have lilja 9 twist barrels, both will shoot sub 1/2" moa at 100, the stw will not break 8" at 750 yards, the 7mm AM will do 3", the 7mm AM weighs 14#
RR
For a lot of people, me included, a little bit heavier rifle aids in off hand shooting as well. I steady up MUCH easier with a 10-12 pound rifle. I usually do tons of hog hunting over the spring and summer and early fall so I have to take a lot of off hand shots at running sounders. A heavier rifle aids a lot in making smooth sweeps for running shots.