Well most I make come in at about 8-3/4 to 9 pounds. Because I make the stocks and turn the barrels I can adjust the weight to about any practical desired weight.
I guess I could make one at 7.25 pounds, but I doubt anyone would shoot it very many times.
When they come in at about 9 pounds, the recoil is less then a 458 by a noticeable margin, but heavier than a 375H&H. So I guess it's about what you'd expect. My 404 weighs 10 pounds and 9 oz, and I feel it doesn't kick any harder than my 375. So the 416s would be about the same if I were to make them about 10 pounds. Both shoot 400 grains bullets at aboutt he same speed. (I usually load my 404s to only 2200. I think that's all I need.
Wood density and barrel contour are ways to adjust the weight. I make them to the specs of the customer.
