10lb rifle for elk hunting

[USAF Ret]

I have a HOWA 1500 280AI in a Stocky's carbon stock. It is a nice setup, but not adjustable. I have neck and shoulder issues and need all the adjustability I can get. I ordered a chassis system for it. The current weight with scope is 8.5lbs. The change in stock will add an additional 2 lbs.

I am 100% disabled, so no backpack hunting. It would be a disabled hunt, but would be some stalking involved. I think this is a good weight, plus soaking up some additional recoil.

Anyone in that situation or who can empathize? Anyone with an elk or mule deer rifle in the same weight range? Is 10.5 lbs fairly good for a setup with some stalking, but no backpacking?

 

[Fire_9]

I’ve backpacked with a heavier rifle. It’ll be fine

 

[Don Fischer]

All gonna depend on just you! What one man is able to do easily another may not.

 

[Forkyfinder]

All gonna depend on just you! What one man is able to do easily another may not.

Anthony hopkins sorta disagreed

 

[rmyoung1]

One of these days I’m gonna backpack hunt with my flintlock that weighs half as much as I do. I say take whatever rifle you want to hunt with. There’s a lot to consider whenever you head afield but don’t let a pound or two worry you too much. Good luck!

 

[MThuntr]

You probably won't notice anything but what kind of chassis did you order because an extra 2lbs over a stocked rifle seems more than I'd expect?

 

[USAF Ret]

You probably won't notice anything but what kind of chassis did you order because an extra 2lbs over a stocked rifle seems more than I'd expect?

The other stock was a 26 oz carbon fiber.

 

[KingOfTagSoup]

I have a HOWA 1500 280AI in a Stocky's carbon stock. It is a nice setup, but not adjustable. I have neck and shoulder issues and need all the adjustability I can get. I ordered a chassis system for it. The current weight with scope is 8.5lbs. The change in stock will add an additional 2 lbs.

I am 100% disabled, so no backpack hunting. It would be a disabled hunt, but would be some stalking involved. I think this is a good weight, plus soaking up some additional recoil.

Anyone in that situation or who can empathize? Anyone with an elk or mule deer rifle in the same weight range? Is 10.5 lbs fairly good for a setup with some stalking, but no backpacking

I would say you'll be just fine. Heavier rifles kick less too

 

[brockel]

Kifaru gunbearer on your backpack and put the rifle weight on your hips. Won’t notice the heavier rifle