I've been carrying an 80mm swaro for almost 20 yrs.
I don't feel as tho the extra 1/2 lb hampers me. My pack weighed 55lbs sans rifle even with the "monster" spotter last time I went in for a 12 day sheep hunt.
As far as a tripod, I use a Slik carbon fiber and an outdoorsman head. Put a rock bag on the tripod and it is rock solid.
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