iqbal, the recoil on a 416 is probably the max the average guy can shoot. If you've been shooting a 375 and think that a 416 is only a step up in power, you've got to rethink it. The 416 recoils more than a 375 and makes you think "Why am I subjecting myself to such abuse?" I don't know what kinds of big guns you've fired, but it takes quite a bit of mental gymnastics to concentrate on holding it down and not flinch. That being said, the 416 can be handled with quite a bit of practice.