Yeah JB, I'm not really trying to get down on anyone, but one of the absolute worst things we can do to newer shooters, and hunters, (or seasoned veterans for that matter) is to over-gun them! While I shoot mag rifles, and handguns all the time, and I'm usually over-gunned in the field, but there is no crime in being recoil shy! And the .500 IS a hoss! The most accurate gun in the world is useless, if you flinch with each shot!Good shootin', and happy huntin'!