No, you're correct Paul. Turkey loads are by far the most brutal load that most people will shoot. Take a look at this chart. It lists recoil by caliber. Look at the calibers that have less recoil than a turkey load. Only the bggest of cartridges will have more recoil than a turkey load. Think Elephant guns.
http://www.sportsmanshomepage.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=17157