Among the reasons governing the average hunter’s choice of rifle are its brand name, its looks, its bolt-action design, or because it’s in the calibre he wants. Few seem to consider the importance of balance.
Of course, if you shoot game from the back of a bakkie, or by the ‘voorsit’ method whereby game is driven toward your sedentary position, thus facilitating your prepared use of an attached bipod, then balance is of little importance. But
