Gamerancher wrote:Each to his own but I still reckon that 7.5 lb 'aint heavy.
I suppose it's a matter of reference point. After I handled tikka lite, I think it was, then browning x-bolt composite, I was like, yeah, it's heavy.
Gamerancher wrote:Each to his own but I still reckon that 7.5 lb 'aint heavy.
juststarting wrote:I am pretty fit and talking from experience. If you have your gun on a sling over your shoulder - sure. If you're shooting from a bench, that's not really an indicator. If you're ready to shoot and carry it in your hand while walking and climbing for hours and hours, with ammo, scope and mounts - it's heavy.
southwest shooter wrote:Just buy a howa ffs !
Cheap , well made and accurate .
bigfellascott wrote:I personally wouldn't buy either of them for a carry around hunting rifle, buy something light that won't leave you feeling f***ed after carrying it all day.
Gwion wrote:southwest shooter wrote:Just buy a howa ffs !
Cheap , well made and accurate .
You can get a nice timber stock for it too.
Still, given the cash and a choice between Lithgow & Howa, I'd go the Lithy. Howa is a good basic rifle but 2v3 locking lugs and the Howa's flimsy bolt stop lose the argument for me, also the fit & finish on the Lithgow is definitely a cut above the Howa.
If I was on a budget is buy another Howa, as I have before but funds permitting I'd get a Lithgow.
bigfellascott wrote:Gwion wrote:southwest shooter wrote:Just buy a howa ffs !
Cheap , well made and accurate .
You can get a nice timber stock for it too.
Still, given the cash and a choice between Lithgow & Howa, I'd go the Lithy. Howa is a good basic rifle but 2v3 locking lugs and the Howa's flimsy bolt stop lose the argument for me, also the fit & finish on the Lithgow is definitely a cut above the Howa.
If I was on a budget is buy another Howa, as I have before but funds permitting I'd get a Lithgow.
So what's the advantage over a 2 lug v 3 lug? can't say I've even looked at the bolt stop on any of my Howas - I assume they are all still working as expected since the bolts haven't come out of any of em without me pressing the bolt release.
Gwion wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Gwion wrote:southwest shooter wrote:Just buy a howa ffs !
Cheap , well made and accurate .
You can get a nice timber stock for it too.
Still, given the cash and a choice between Lithgow & Howa, I'd go the Lithy. Howa is a good basic rifle but 2v3 locking lugs and the Howa's flimsy bolt stop lose the argument for me, also the fit & finish on the Lithgow is definitely a cut above the Howa.
If I was on a budget is buy another Howa, as I have before but funds permitting I'd get a Lithgow.
So what's the advantage over a 2 lug v 3 lug? can't say I've even looked at the bolt stop on any of my Howas - I assume they are all still working as expected since the bolts haven't come out of any of em without me pressing the bolt release.
The bolt stop on Howas are pinned on with the tiniest of screws and is known to break, as it has on mine.
Three locking lugs allow for a shorter bolt throw angle and a more definite lock. It also allows for setting up a more concentric bolt face under battery when you action is trued. In other words a higher mechanical accuracy potential.
RoginaJack wrote:Hey Gamerancher - Weight limit for "hunter" class is 10.2kg or 9.25lb. But 10.2kg = 22.48lbs (1kg=2.204lbs) ?
Is that right?
[/quote][/quote]bigfellascott wrote:
Thanks for that G, will any of that make any real meaningful difference in a hunting rifle or is it just another one of those sales gimmicks that is often portrayed as something special and a must have to be able to hunt better?
[/quote]Gwion wrote:bigfellascott wrote:
Thanks for that G, will any of that make any real meaningful difference in a hunting rifle or is it just another one of those sales gimmicks that is often portrayed as something special and a must have to be able to hunt better?