What a great forum this is. I check these forums often just to read what real people have to say about real events, it's a bit difficult to explain to somebody what recoil feels like unless they're willing to try it. Particularly related to comment by DarrylS regarding 12g recoil My Mossberg 12g bolt action is enough for me with the choke wound right in besides that .300W is as big as I've fired. Hope there's lots more replies to this post