I shot one several weeks ago. It was chambered in 30-06, and recoil was very mild. My overall impression was that it was waay overengineered. I shot it at 100 and 200 yards, and accuracy was acceptable. Didn't measure any groups though. But my impression is this, if I'm going to drop that kind of money on a semi auto rifle, it will beon a Browning BAR. And in all reality, I can buy a BAR cheaper than the R1.JMHO