08-27-2017, 12:20 AM
An M24 is 12lbs empty and 16lbs all-up with scope and full mag (24" - 27" barrels).
Here's a picture of a civilian F Class gun, designed to be shot from the prone in a rest. Shooters pull these monsters out and walk 50 metres from the nearest car park. The weight limit in that class is 8kg (17.6lbs), or 10kg (22lbs) with a fixed bipod. Note the 30" Medium Palma barrel and lead shot glued into the stock to bring it exactly up to 17.5lb limit. You cannot shoot this unsupported and expect to hit anything at distance, with accuracy. Regardless, I think we all agree that 19lbs is looking to be impractical for practical shooting.
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If their guns really are 19lbs+ then I think we can at least agree that's way too heavy for a bolt gun being lugged around in the field. I can only think there must be a lot of supported shooting and short distances to hike without genuine backpacks.
A 24" medium Palma in a McMillan A5 with scope, bipod, sling, plus 10rds in a mag is no more than 13.5lbs (I've just weighed it).
If these guys are turning up to a civilian match with 19lb bolt guns then the first thing that can come off is the suppressor. Go easy on the barrel, scope and trigger...but everything else just holds it together.
Here's a picture of a civilian F Class gun, designed to be shot from the prone in a rest. Shooters pull these monsters out and walk 50 metres from the nearest car park. The weight limit in that class is 8kg (17.6lbs), or 10kg (22lbs) with a fixed bipod. Note the 30" Medium Palma barrel and lead shot glued into the stock to bring it exactly up to 17.5lb limit. You cannot shoot this unsupported and expect to hit anything at distance, with accuracy. Regardless, I think we all agree that 19lbs is looking to be impractical for practical shooting.
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If their guns really are 19lbs+ then I think we can at least agree that's way too heavy for a bolt gun being lugged around in the field. I can only think there must be a lot of supported shooting and short distances to hike without genuine backpacks.
A 24" medium Palma in a McMillan A5 with scope, bipod, sling, plus 10rds in a mag is no more than 13.5lbs (I've just weighed it).
If these guys are turning up to a civilian match with 19lb bolt guns then the first thing that can come off is the suppressor. Go easy on the barrel, scope and trigger...but everything else just holds it together.