I started another thread called " I have a firearms question for the open country folks?". I felt like that was a logical thread because the nature of the open terrain there would afford the ability to identify a threat further away. So I understand the utility of an AR-10 there, but was curious how folks were dealing with the weight issue.

I mentioned that I'll be giving up my AR-10 because of the weapon systems weight and my terrain precludes shots beyond 300 yards. This inspired…

Long range rifles for short-range locations.