Hi I hunt with a tactical rifle a remy 700 P in 300wm. It is heavy but you just have to work out more, plus it helps if you stand hunt and not hump around the bush all day, I figure a rifle is a rifle it shoots bullets as good as the shooter is capable, Personally I think my range is a little better with the mentioned rifle than with some of my others, dont get me wrong I'm not tagging 500+ yard deer or anything but at least I feel comfortable at 300+, and being comfortable is really what the issue is is it not? weight and range wise?