It's ballistics mirror, or rather can mirror .416 Rigby or .416 Reminton & therefore I feel the weight of the rifle should be in the 9 to 9 1/2 pound category with iron sights - IF full power loads are going to be used. Loaded down to just over .450/400 levels, the rifle could be a bit lighter, of course.

Whatever stock and barrel contour that needs to be used to make weight, use it - imho, of course.

Anymore, heavy kickers are not fun for me to shoot - I really like my 9.3x57.