Agree with 500Nitro--have shot most of my life--and also .375 to 577--been sore a few times in the shoulder but that is it----there is a lot of hype on the big bores--IMHO--yes I am sure it can happen.. but alot of people try to puff up the chest a bit because they shoot big bores..again IMHO--shoot and have fun...

Ripp