Rifle WT. for Hunt'n?

[sarcasmn]

I do a lot of bow hunting and I think it influences my rifle hunting. Like you I prefer to hunt a lot from the stalk. My two favorite rifles for hunting are the Winchester 94 lever in 30-30 and the Lyman Deerstalker. The light weight and shorter length of the Deerstalker makes it a pleasure to carry in the woods.

I do admit that I have developed a love for black powder and an interest in flint. Currently working on a Great Plains Rifle kit. Will tell you how it carries in the woods this fall.

 

[Col. Batguano]

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[Col. Batguano]

I carry a 34" 7/8" straight percussion Ohio Vincent in 45 cal. (It tips the scales at 7.3 lbs.) Or, a 45 cal 44" 13/16" straight Bedford flint that weighs 7.4 lbs. Both feel just about the right weight for walking, but a little lighter would be ok too.

 

[Stumpkiller]

My flintlock 44" swamped bbl. .54 barrel weighs about 9-1/2 lbs.

My flintlock 42" swamped bbl 16 bore fowler weighs 7 lbs.

The latter is much nicer to carry and swing.