geterdun - as longrifle said, recoil on the .22LR and even .22 magnum is virtually non-existent.

Let's say you go out to do some plinking with, oh ......... 2,000 rounds. Your thumb/fingers are going to be hurting way before your shoulder even thinks about being sore. Once you start re-roading those rotary mags you'll see what I want and why I'm giving you this recommendation.

Get a magazine loading tool. And the absolute best magazines are the factory Ruger 10-shot rotary mags.......hands down.