I've used a fairly wide selection of rifles,
the ones I found that worked well might amaze many of you gentlemen
(mostly because I don't see recoil or a few extra lbs of rifle weight as a handicap, )
if a 9- 10 lb rifle is a problem, how are you going to move a 500-700 lb elk?
my favorites
7600 rem /35 whelen
browning BLR 358 win
Weatherby 340 mag stainless synthetic
Weatherby 375 H&H mag stainless synthetic
sako 375 H&H Mannlicher carbine

I get kidded all the time about carrying a cannon , but no one disputes the results