Is there such a thing or is rifle balance just a matter of preference? In 60 years of firearms ownership and hunting I have never considered balance to be a factor worth investigating, much less actually modifying. I am now interested in helping my 9.37# .458 WM adopt a more sympathetic approach to elder abuse and would appreciate opinions on the “perfect” balance point and how much modifying CG will affect recoil. Currently, my rifle’s CG is 7-3/8” in front of the trigger or just slightly forward of the front action screw on this M98 action rifle.