I have been shooting big bores for 25 years and never had a problem. I shoot a 700 nitro, a 585 wells magnum, a 600 overkill and numerous 40 calibers. I have a 4 bore and a 700 AHR coming by Christmas. I do weigh 350 lbs, maybe that weight soaks up a lot of recoil, but never an eye problem.If the gun fits you and you know how to shoot big bores I would say you should be OK.