Originally Posted by
robs5230
Not in my book (as someone who shoots standing)
The majority of springers, are made to service far higher power markets than we have here. The power requirements for these markets, demands a rifle of the capacity to meet those requirements. Within reason, this means a larger heavier rifle to account for the powerplants they use.
By design, underlevers also carry extra weight due to the cocking system.
By default, most top end springers that are available in the UK are far heavier than they need to be. We're simply awash with what the market is presenting us with.
The extra weight may well deaden some of the recoil, but a well tuned rifle doesn't need to be that weight