According to THE BIG BORE RIFLE by McIntosh, a 700 NE in a 19lb rifle will offer 136.37lbs of recoil energy vs. 'only' 105.10 for a 600NE. But, if you think that is bad, flip through CATRIDGES OF THE WORLD, 10th ed and see some of the larger big bore 'proprietary' and wildcat rounds, 158+++ Just my idea of fun, fun, fun. A couple of the latter will make the 700 seem like a 7mm Rem. No charge for nosebleeds on firing. Dave