Funny how stock shape. weight distribution can affect a rifle. As mentioned earlier, my first 303 carbine was the first run Ruger Ultralight. Hard kicking, hard to shoot well, felt muzzle light. My buddy has used his Browning BLR 308 since HS and loves it. Fast forward many years and I played with a gorgeous '81 BLR in 358Win. It "should" have kicked harder than my bids 308, but was very nice shooting! Of course, had a fine pad added, but still. It felt a tad heavier than the Ruger, but the weight was further back between my hands. All 308 carbines are fine hunting rifles, no doubt. Have a ball pards!
