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Generalwar,

Not all 600's are pig heavy. A 14 pound 600 is just about right. Anything heavier than 14.5 pounds does not swing fast.

Keep the barrels to 24" max.

Make the barrels heavy at the breech and thin at the muzzle so it handles fast.
Barrel weight between 118-120 ounces.
Forend- about 10 ounces
Receiver and stock weight 6 pounds- 96 ounces
total weight- 14 to 14-1/4 pounds

I spoke with Recknagel at the Shot Show concerning their sidelock double rifle action. Yes it is available however they did not have any on the shelf at this time.

Bike Rider

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Respectfully.

The recoil energy of a .600 in a 14lb gun at 116 ftlbs, would be the same as a 7lb 51/2 oz .505 Gibbs or a 5lb 9 oz .470 NE

Regards

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Oh yes....
Just shooting a 900 grain with 10 drams in a 14 Ibs gun will push hard...imagine a .600 going 100 feet fast in the same gun...No way.
I good sixhundred ought to weigh approx 17Ibs

Here is me firing a FULL load in the 10 bore...my front foot actually "lifts" a little..