Schamankungulo,

I agree about a stock playing an important part in the felt recoil. This is why I own and use pre-war Mausers. They have more drop in the stocks and with my build and face structure I have to have this for the rifle to fit me correctly. All of the rifles built today have way too straight of a stock for me, I have to cheek the stock hard to be able to see through the scope let alone open sites. I also prefer to stay with established cartridges and low pressure cartridges like the .404 Jeffery. Factory loaded ammo is available for the Jeffery.

Due to a spinal injury in my neck and lower back recoil is a factor for me!