it would kick alot harder than a 300win mag!!!! i forget the ezacts but i know it kicks ALOT harder a 300win mag..someone on here knows because thats where i read it...someone will be along sooner but im almost posative that it kicks harder than a 300 by alot...maybe a 375 or 416 but im not sure..i know it was referd to as an elephant gun in one of the posts..its a good kick...someone will know...