Dg-My own rifles weigh around 9-1/2lbs and are quite pleasant to shoot.I have had several people comment that recoil was less than expected.One person would rather shoot my stw's than his own a-bolt in 7mm rem mag.They did not say the same about my 300ultramag or 338x8mm rem mag.I would have to say that stock design and fit are the difference.I find that the mcmillan stocks do transmit less felt recoil than any wood stock.I have heard it explained that the synthetic stocks give a little and absorb more recoil than wood.As I said earlier I also find the sendero's quite tolerable as well.The only other explanation is that either I am very recoil tolerant or that you are very recoil sensitive.At any rate I will not hunt with ear protection so I will never own a muzzlebrake again.I have owned one rifle with a kdf and one with a browning boss and I will never own another gun with a brake.One shot from either without hearing protection and my ears rang for several hours.

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Edited by - stubblejumper on 01/01/2003 16:35:20