I recently had the opportunity to inspect and fire a used William Douglas .470. The gun was offered to me for sale and was in excellent condition. I found the gun to be beautifully balanced with impeccable fit and finish. The gun was regulated to Federal ammo and shot 2 1/2"- 3" groups in my hands. However, I did not buy the gun because it kicked like a mule! Now, I am the owner of a .500NE, a .458 Lott, and a .416 Rigby and this gun kicked harder than any of the above guns. Upon weighing this gun, the reason for the unusually sharp recoil became apparent. The rifle only weighed a tad over 9 lbs. I feel this is a full pound to pound and a half too light for a .470NE. I don't know if all WD's were built this light, but I liked the gun so much that it came as a bitter disappointment to me. I did not want to add weight to the gun for fear of changing it's handling and balance. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Geronimo