Ghost BRK GHOST - weight question

[Haolesan]

As a new PCP owner I plan to do an unboxing and first impressions of the Ghost from that perspective but I could not help myself to ask - is the Ghost considered “heavy?” The Ghost is kitted with a MTC Copperhead which isn’t light but even without it I was surprised at its weight. I plan to use it for in hand pest control so it’s clear I need to build up a comfort for carrying it. So my questions - is the Ghost considered heavy for a Bullpup PCP? And in order to reduce the weight - is a good red dot (2moa) a reasonable option to the Copperhead for close range pesting - say 20-50yrds (I know it has a lot to do with my steadiness and eyesight) but I am looking for ways to minimize weight. Thx!

 

[Franklink]

"Heavy" or not is somewhat subjective, but most would say the Ghost is fairly heavy, once scoped.

This is with a relatively light 23oz, fixed power scope....


The billet grip and the brass shroud end caps here weight a bit more than OEM, but you're still likely to be 10lbs if scoped with a conventional scope in a typical magnification range.

 

[Haolesan]

"Heavy" or not is somewhat subjective, but most would say the Ghost is fairly heavy, once scoped.

This is with a relatively light 23oz, fixed power scope....
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The billet grip and the brass shroud end caps here weight a bit more than OEM, but you're still likely to be 10lbs if scoped with a conventional scope in a typical magnification range.

I have to find my scale so I can compare it to my AR but I’d wager it’s close to the same.

 

[Woogie_man]

Yes it is heavy, but the rifle is very well balanced. So the weight isn't noticed as much.

Now are you going to have a fun day walking around in a field..... probably not so much. But if you are going to be sitting in a hide or a vehicle of some kind... yup not bad.

 

[Luis Leon]

I consider my Ghost Carbine heavy compared to my Atomics and Pathfinder. The Ghost is not a walkabout PCP for me. Simply too heavy. From a bench or overwatch position while hunting or pesting? Simply awesome…

 

[Haolesan]

Thank you everyone for your feedback. My new compressors arrive this week so I’ll report back on my experiences. Best - Ted.

 

[Scriv]

Much has been already said about weight, so that's not really the thing for me. The rifle just feels awkward to carry. It's tall from the bottom of the pistol grip to the top of the scope.

 

[Haolesan]

So I have been using the Ghost for a bit and it certainly is not light but I have gotten used to it, at least to the point, that I have taken dozens of doves, several pheasants and a small hog. As expected, when I can reduce the magnification - it makes the weight less influential.

 

[Luis Leon]

So I have been using the Ghost for a bit and it certainly is not light but I have gotten used to it, at least to the point, that I have taken dozens of doves, several pheasants and a small hog. As expected, when I can reduce the magnification - it makes the weight less influential.

Nice, that the Ghost is serving you well…

 

[007]

So I have been using the Ghost for a bit and it certainly is not light but I have gotten used to it, at least to the point, that I have taken dozens of doves, several pheasants and a small hog. As expected, when I can reduce the magnification - it makes the weight less influential.

@Haolesan Are you still comfortable with the weight and your purchase decision?

 

[Haolesan]

No regrets at all on the purchase - I have only experienced a few different PCP's but I love it - accuracy and build quality is premiere. The weight has become more much manageable - off-hand shooting has improved a lot but I would not count on it for a long day of hunting/shooting - I have been using a standing monopod for longer treks and a good sling helps. One caveat - when I use my sons Air Venturi Alpha you can really feel the weight of the Ghost so it does take a second to get used to the Ghost again. I hope that was helpful.

 

[007]

No regrets at all on the purchase - I have only experienced a few different PCP's but I love it - accuracy and build quality is premiere. The weight has become more much manageable - off-hand shooting has improved a lot but I would not count on it for a long day of hunting/shooting - I have been using a standing monopod for longer treks and a good sling helps. One caveat - when I use my sons Air Venturi Alpha you can really feel the weight of the Ghost so it does take a second to get used to the Ghost again. I hope that was helpful.

Very helpful. Thank you for your detailed reply.