Quote Originally Posted by tmjohnson View Post
You'll know the difference when you pack a bull barrel rifle up and down the mountains for a day or two. Those 2 extra pounds make a lot of difference in my opinion.
I understand that sentiment, knowing the difference in my arms between my Ithaca 37 and my Browning A5 after a few days in the field. But, I have also done 75 miles on the Colorado Trail with a 60lb pack before too. When the load is carried by my shoulders, back and legs, it isn't anywhere near as big an issue.

Where do you feel the difference? Are you actually carrying it at the ready, or slung over your shoulder?