LOL - just goes to show, a 10 pound rifle with a 42" bl. holds nicely.
That depends on how the 10 pounds is distributed over the length of the rifle
It's a Virginia rifle, with a "C" weight .50 cal barrel, the balance is perfect - for him - and not too shabby for me as well.
I prefer a little more muzzle weight. My 9 1/2 pound English-styled gun is a little light for standing target shooting but it's
a perfect weight for absorbing hunting load recoil. Never feel it when shooting at a moose.