Hi all,
Just return from West Virginia (no tag filled but was still nice to be away from the city). My in-laws took me to some private lands that has fixed feeders and ladder stands combo that been there for years. Most of the hunters were in their late 60s and basically the only way they can hunt anymore is by driving their ATVs directly under the stands. All of them kept telling me over and over that since I'm still young(ish), I should do more walking and be more mobile in my hunting style. So I been reading on the 'run and gun' method and it does sound interesting. One of the main aspect of the style is weight control. Its an art, an ounce here and an ounce there make a difference. Building my pack (gun/bow, stand, etc) for next year public land loadout.
I usually hunt with a Marlin 336 30-30 lever action. But that thing is SOLID. I also have a Savage 10 BA Stealth .308 and Savage 110 .270 with a Boyds Thumbhole stock. They are not feathersweight either. So my question is, should I consider getting a light weight Savage's synthetic stock for my 'run and gun' to put one of the Savage rifle in? Then try to shave as much weight as I can? I always like the feeling of a solid rifle in my hand but I never had to consider the issue of weight. The recoil from a light synthetic is going to suck but I shouldnt be taking more than shot if I'm doing it right.
So what do you think? Use what I have even if its an extra 3-4 lbs that I can save?
Another option I'm considering is getting a 30-06 entry level (Axis, Ruger American, Rem 780, etc) rifle that come camoflauged and is light weight just as my 'run and gun'. As long as I can 1-2 MOA at 100yards, it would suit my needs.
Just return from West Virginia (no tag filled but was still nice to be away from the city). My in-laws took me to some private lands that has fixed feeders and ladder stands combo that been there for years. Most of the hunters were in their late 60s and basically the only way they can hunt anymore is by driving their ATVs directly under the stands. All of them kept telling me over and over that since I'm still young(ish), I should do more walking and be more mobile in my hunting style. So I been reading on the 'run and gun' method and it does sound interesting. One of the main aspect of the style is weight control. Its an art, an ounce here and an ounce there make a difference. Building my pack (gun/bow, stand, etc) for next year public land loadout.
I usually hunt with a Marlin 336 30-30 lever action. But that thing is SOLID. I also have a Savage 10 BA Stealth .308 and Savage 110 .270 with a Boyds Thumbhole stock. They are not feathersweight either. So my question is, should I consider getting a light weight Savage's synthetic stock for my 'run and gun' to put one of the Savage rifle in? Then try to shave as much weight as I can? I always like the feeling of a solid rifle in my hand but I never had to consider the issue of weight. The recoil from a light synthetic is going to suck but I shouldnt be taking more than shot if I'm doing it right.
So what do you think? Use what I have even if its an extra 3-4 lbs that I can save?
Another option I'm considering is getting a 30-06 entry level (Axis, Ruger American, Rem 780, etc) rifle that come camoflauged and is light weight just as my 'run and gun'. As long as I can 1-2 MOA at 100yards, it would suit my needs.