Hi kg42
Yes the gun is on the hevy side but the balance is good. When i bought it i had the hope of being able to take it on a hunting trip and then there is the history and charm around it, plus it is always fun to hear once fellow competitor vince and siegh when you start arrange your stuff
I have enough data to get started and i do all my reloading whit a rcbs rock chucker it might be slower but i feel i have moore control. On my last feildshooting here was one gay that manage to get 3!! bullets stock in his barrel (38 spl) and he uses a progresiv press.
Best regards
Math