BSA--I want the light pre-64, but I'll let you shoot the one in 338! I have worked extensively with a 6.3 pound bare Win70 in 30-06, and that's about all I think I could stand for "fun."
I'm working toward a light Classic FWT 243 now, so the pre64 idea is sort of on hold.
... We've been trying to tell you. I'll let you guys know how much this one hurts the shoulder
. I'm hoping the ergos of the bansner helps to absorb a lot of the recoil. Like I've said before, the last time I had my 338 Alaskan out I fired 40 rounds thru it off the bench. I also fired 40 7mm rem mag and 35 rounds of 30-06 (fwt) that day. My fwt's weigh in the neighborhood of 7 3/4 pounds all up and they are very manageable, but we know the 338 is a kicker. Let's just hope it doesn't pound my azz into the dirt
. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks for the comments guys...