A very interesting thread, many thanks for the posts

My own limited experience was when I stayed with Cal Pappas for the Alsaka DR shoot some years ago

Shooting his .600 NE (in his garden/back yard) was different!

Recoil (see an earlier response) was more than "stout" it was BRUTAL even with a recoil pad
(I am only 160lbs and skinny and OLD!!) but I would not have missed it for the world

The welcome and friendliness from all the guys there will stay with me forever

TH