My Benchrest rifle currently has a Weaver t36 scope and it weights 10.3 lbs. I am considering getting a higher quality scope such as a Leupold, Night Force, or Burris variable power. The issue is that the additional weight would move me from the Light Varmint to the Heavy Varmint class because it would exceed the 10.5 lbs weight limit. Any advice or thoughts on this?
Rifle weight for IBS Light Varmint/Heavy Varmint
- Thread starter MkGram
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If you’re at 10.3lbs (about 10lb 5oz) with a t36, going to a Leupold competition or NF lightweight competition should only take you up to about 10lb 9oz.
If you’re using double screw rings you might be able to make weight with single screw in the back, depending on how close you are. That’ll probably only save you a half oz though. The easiest way to cut weight would be to have it removed from the barrel.
Just my opinion but there are lot of T36's on the Benchrest line. I doubt that the scopes you mention are that much better. Of course I have a T36.
Yo! It's 10.5lb or 10 lb 8oz.
t36 17 oz.
leupold 45X 20.4 oz.
Take off Stock weight and or butt plate, Scope covers, turret covers, trigger guard.....
FBecigneul
Member
You can also remove the butt plate and drill the stock for a weight system. Run a plastic tube in and epoxy it in. You can bolt various round weights to the inside of the butt plate. Or you can.........or you can........ there are several options.
jackie schmidt
New member
How long is your barrel?
As was said, shortening the barrel is the easiest way to shed ounces. The best thing to do is take the barrel off, weight it, and see where you are.
Do you have a gunsmith that will shortened the barrel for you.
As was said, shortening the barrel is the easiest way to shed ounces. The best thing to do is take the barrel off, weight it, and see where you are.
Do you have a gunsmith that will shortened the barrel for you.
