Once upon a time, Browning's 7 1/2 lb .375 was considered a very light rifle for such a cartridge. Then, last year, I noticed the Sako 85 was listed at only 7 lbs - even in .375 H&H. Now, I see the new Browning X in .375 H&H is listed at what I would call a "very light" 6 lbs 13 ounces.
I know that good stock design, materials and well designed recoil pads can go along way to mitigating the negative effects of recoil. But, with regards to a cartridge like the .375, I can't help but wonder - with these rifles will it be enough to counteract the lower weight?
In Northern B.C. with it's steep vertical landscape, a light rifle with such "oomph" would certainly not be out of place, especially when hunting grizzlies and moose.
I know that good stock design, materials and well designed recoil pads can go along way to mitigating the negative effects of recoil. But, with regards to a cartridge like the .375, I can't help but wonder - with these rifles will it be enough to counteract the lower weight?
In Northern B.C. with it's steep vertical landscape, a light rifle with such "oomph" would certainly not be out of place, especially when hunting grizzlies and moose.