"Not sure I understand "less dynamic than heavier guns."
To me "dynamic" means low swing effort or quicker handling if you prefer that term & in hunting guns I do prefer guns in the 7 to 8 pound range to be more "dynamic" than a gun in the 6 lb range & getting that feel usually requires having a higher % of the guns weight between the hands rather than @ the ends of the gun.
I can't remember who wrote this but the line was something like "light guns should feel heavier than they actually are & heavy guns should feel lighter" & for most hunting guns I am in agreement.
"This is true only if the weight is removed from the action and stock. If weight is removed by shorter/thinner barrels, then the balance point moves rearward."
I think every one understands this. Can you further explain the point you are making?
"A lighter action reduces weight by the amount it is lightened. However, this lightening has limited effect on balance and swing efforts due to the closeness to the balance point."
I disagree. I you take a 6lb gun & add 1 oz of weight close to the muzzle or the rear of the stock you can feel the difference in how the gun responds. I know this because I have done both. If you keep the total weight @ 6 lb. & are able to remove 1 oz. from the action & move it either to the muzzle or the rear I'll bet the difference response will be even more pronounced (obviously I have not been able to do this).
