Ive got a Sako M-995 in .375 H&H with 21" bbl' including muzzle brake and with a slim contour. With a Swaro Z3 it weighs in at 7lbs 11 oz (unloaded). Shoots any load like, as another said, a squirrel gun. Also has a Limbsaver pad on it. Shot elk, deer and black bear with it, all bang flops. I just can't let that one go. The recoil is just like a big push not a sharp, high velocity recoil like, say, a .338 win mag has and light years away from a .378 Weatherby!
I recently had a Savage Lightweight Hunter (s.s.,composite) in 7-08 rebored by JES in Cottage Grove , Oregon out to a .338 Federal and love that rifle combo. Will use it with the backpack scenario/treestands, etc. and the Sako .375 H&H for lesser walking forays on the big stuff.
