I don't have a problem holding it steady at all Adam I've always liked heavy guns ever since I started shooting many moons ago. My S-TYPE fully kitted weighs in a 12.5lb and if you can get used to that weight you won't find as better gun on the market. I suppose it's just down to technique when holding heavier guns, I've been shooting for over 30 years now and as an old Irish man said to me once "There's no substitute for experience"....