Maybe you got one of the early models ?
The latest addition to their Bad News lineup is the Long Range Assassin which is 9 lbs.
The "fish gill" muzzle brake is an ear killer however it definitely keeps muzzle rise to a minimum and makes overall felt recoil very manageable.
I'm not a big guy - under 6 foot and under 200 lbs but I was no worse for the wear on mag dumps