I would compare it to a 12 ga with a 3" shell. It's still going to jolt you a bit. The more you shot it the less it will affect you.I personally would not own another ruger 338 m77 with a wood stock. I would get the all-weather. Can get a new one for around the $400.00 you mentioned. I paid $399.99 at dicks sportings goods.

Edited by - 338magman on 01/27/2003 21:49:56

Edited by - 338magman on 01/27/2003 21:52:21