I think there is something to the theory that big guys can be more beat up by recoil. There is more mass to get moving so the big guy absorbs more intial recoil. Since felt recoil is realy force over time I think big guys can feel it more.

But you can learn to roll with the punches, as 500 Grains put it.

JPK

I'll add that nothing enhances felt recoil more than a high seat at a low bench and shooting at stationary paper targets.