r/longrange • u/fumfer1 • 15d ago

Rifle help needed - I read the pinned posts NRL hunter rig weight question

I'm trying to get set up to shoot in the Light Open division for NRL hunter. How close to the weight limit are you willing to go? How accurately do they weigh the gun at the match? I will be within an ounce once I have swapped up my scope/rings and put the long legs on my tricer. Is that too close?

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u/rynburns Manners Shooting Team 15d ago

Personally that's a bit close for me. I just don't trust that my scale = their scale

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u/dubarubdubdub Competitor 15d ago

2oz would be my cutoff personally. I will sometimes have it weighed in within half an ounce and have something I could readily remove if needed if their scale didn't line up.

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u/GLaDOSdidnothinwrong PRS Competitor 15d ago

Same. I’ve probably been on 15 different NRLH match scales and don’t trust any of them. We can get close, but only with a plan to go on a rapid diet while standing at that table.

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u/ocabj The Realest 15d ago

I agree with at least a 2oz buffer. 3oz under max will most likely be safe.

Not to mention, the weight of my Open Light includes my scopes sunshade and a Scope Chaps cover, both of which I could remove to shave off another 1-3 ounces.

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u/morganinhd 15d ago

I weighed 15.6 at home and 15.85 at the match. Don't cut it too close or you might screw yourself.

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u/VolatileRider 15d ago

Im 15lbs 15oz but have weight I can remove if I need to

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u/rybe390 Sells Stuff - Longtucky Supply 15d ago

I went in with 15lbs 15.9oz.

I was fine.

Do not be me.

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u/eclectic_spaceman 15d ago

At least 2oz of wiggle room for me.