I don't really care if it kicks. I have a sinlge shot slug gun that will knock you out of your stand and I love it. Just the feel of the power you are shooting. ANyway, the most accurate but yet legal to deer hunt with is the cal. I want. Someone said "sniper" and rem 700 vs in the same sentence so I want one. HELP. I would love to go USMC Sharpe Shooter but kinda married and that is a single mans life. At least I can pretend with a monster buck. lol