Hi, thanks for the input.

A twelve pound rifle is doubtless fine if you are young and fit, but unfortunately the big SIX-0 is creeping up, so the thought of lugging a twelve pound rifle around the bush all day in the African heat definately does not appeal. That weight should surely quell the recoil though JD.

I too, prefer to carry my own rifle Dakota. Based on experience, do you, or anyone else, fancy having a stab at how much I could reduce the weight of a ten pounds H & H .400, to give the same recoil, using mercury supressors? The rifle will not be scoped.

Martin