Thread: Shoot lightweight rifles

What is a light rifle nowadays? How much do these K95's weigh all up with a "normal" weight scope?

My K95 with Zeiss terra scope is 7.45lb.

Originally Posted by John Duxbury

What is a light rifle nowadays?

Less than an M14?

That doesn't leave much, M14s are heavy...

Originally Posted by stug

My K95 with Zeiss terra scope is 7.45lb.

Those scopes are not that light either, so a K95 with a little scope might go 7lb possibly...interesting.

I’ve got two K95, both a bit over six lbs, 6,2 oz on one, 6, 6 oz on the other, Blaser mounts are heavy, 4-5oz for quick release,
Lightest set up I have is the 7x65 with a Leopold, 1x4 just over 7.
Nicely balanced and carries well.
The 22 Hornet barrel has more steel, that 6.5 creed or 7x65, and is heavier. That will change when I fit suppressor.
Often thought a red dot might be good in the bush.
Have a Kimber 260 here that is 5,2oz scoped, very difficult rifle to shoot consistently.

Yes, lighter rifles are harder to shoot well off the bench, but better offhand shooting - if they have a good trigger