I just picked up a light 9.3x62 Husqvarna and it was under 7 lbs.

I tried a slip-on LimbSaver pad I had and put it over the steel butt plate (glad I did)

and it helped a little.

But, it goes back to basic Physics. Light Rifles in big calibers KICK. A recoil pad will help but I know that increasing rifle weight will help much more.

The plan I have is to work up the weight of the rifle to 9.5- 10 lbs.

New stock, glass bedding, LimbSaver pad, maybe a recoil reducer as well as a scope. How I love winter projects!