The rifle did weigh around 13 lbs. I shot it from the bench, rifle in my hands and elbow propped on the bench. What great fun!

As for the 500 Jeff, I had Lasik eye surgery last fall and the surgeon warned me to lay off the big guns for awhile. Was hoping to get out during bear season this year and take the Jeff with me, but am having to get stingy with the vacation time because of the trip to Zim this summer. I have been shooting the rifle. It usually gets a few rounds shot from it on each trip to the range, no matter the reason for the trip to the range.