Weight of rifle is pretty much all in the mind and actual physical fitness of the person in question.
If someone is outta shape, or small, like 5'10 or less, rifle weight is going to be an issue.
For the average 6'+ redneck, unless they're out of shape, rifle weight means very little.
Most hunters aren't stalking anymore. They're up in a Tree Lounge, comfy as heck,
with a padded seat and a camo wrap-around to cut the wind & hide 'em.
Not to mention the Hot Hands Heaters & Electric Socks & whatall...
I've even seen some with an Umbrella that wraps around the tree above 'em!!
Altho, if they're not complaining about the 18-lb case of beer they carried out to the stand,
why would they complain about the much lighter less-than 10-lb rifle??