The Duck Hunter contains a weight secreted in the barrel which can be easily removed when arms are tired but minds wish to play on! Without the weight the gunstock weighs approximately 1.7kg/3.7lb. With the weight it is about 2.5kg/5.5lbs and balances like a longer barrelled shotgun. More weight can be added to the barrel extrusion if necessary with the add-on weight kit! With the add-on weight kit you can add up to an extra 1.3kg (2.9lbs) to your Duck Hunter to bring it up to 3.8kg (8.4lbs). The weight kit includes a front box and a rear box. The front box will allow you to add up to 550g (1.2lbs) to the end of the barrel, and the rear box will allow you to add up to 730g (1.6lbs) to the rear of the stock. The add-on weight system uses galvanised plate washers, allowing precise 15g (1/2 ounce) increments to get precisely the balance you desire. The rear weight box can also slide back and forth to allow further balance adjustments. The washers are locked securely in place with the orange wingnuts and each unit has a flexible rubber-like cover to conceal the metal and retain the stylish looks the Duck Hunter is known for.