Yes , John, I think with the solid American Wall-nut blank I have(it really is heavy and solid) and the straight, sleek design stock like the Mannlicher Schoenauer in the photo ...there will be less recoil, I will use a heavy barrel as well, I hope it do not have any dis-advantage on the sleek design of the rifle stock....Daryl, thank you , have received mail, like I said I am impressed with your idea to use the 9.5x68 configuration ....

How appropriate will a silencer be on such a 8x68 rifle?