The weight of 338-06 FN Mauser seems about right, neither light nor heavy.. 22" barrel. A heavier longer barreled rifle is much easier for accurate shots , though. I have a P-17, the anchor on the Queen Mary was a bit lighter, chambered 308Norma. My son on firing it said how can you miss with this!!. With the 338-06 I use 225gr at 2650fps , pretty close to a 338WM. Recoil has never been an issue. But I redid a Parker Hale stock to fit me and my bifocals.With bifocals, I use medium rings. Burris also had a deluxe low power variable.
