I replied back to your PM...number you gave did not work.

Having shot my 470 (both before and after putting a recoil pad on it) and shooting Clark's 500 (prior to his putting a recoil pad on it) my impression is the 500 has a greater push to it and a slightly increased "recovery" time due to muzzle jump. Clark will be glad he put a recoil pad on his rifle as it certainly reduces the felt recoil.

IMO if you can handle the 470 you can handle a 500 but neither are for the faint of heart and shoulder! If the 470 causes you any concern (and you should shoot one first before purchasing one) then stay away from 500 and over!

Clark, hopefully your Dad's 577 will be complete when the next DRSS Hog Hunt is set...I would certainly like to meet your Dad and have an "introduction" to the 577! Never shot one of Butch's guns and would like to give one a try....

Ray, possibly you could attend the next DRSS Hog Hunt and bring your 470 that Butch won the Double Rifle contest with!
I enjoyed meeting all the guys at the DRSS shoot and look forward to doing it again!