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Apologies to Ripp.I seem to have confused myself SharpsNitro!.

With the weight factor it can come down to the keenness and fitness of the hunter. I did a couple of very tough walk in Tahr hunts in NZ,both with standard weight rifles and I can say that if I had of saved a pound or a pound and a half it wouldn't be noticed,not in those mountains.
I would carry a target rifle if it meant a chance at another Tahr.A reasonable rifle with a fairly high budget scope is a better outfit imo if one is fund short...but then that old Tasco will do the job too...good hunters get closer!

I didnt actually say one should limit the rifle budget,I meant to convey that one doesn't have too.

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No apologies needed...Interesting discussion...I should say I also have plenty of regular guns laying around..heck, my first centerfire was an old army model mauser in 303 British with open sites...shot lots of whitetail with that gun and still take it out once in a while for fun..
also have a dozen or so remingtons laying around..only kept the really accurate ones..

Guess my point of agreement was as stated..when going on a big dollar hunt, I try to keep as much as I can in my favor and control..just think good equipment is prudent..not all things in life but generally in firearms and glass..you get what you pay for...especially glass..or boots..

Ripp