Rafsob...when I first got my gun, I made the mistake of taking about 30 shots with it shooting 200 grains. I was bruised and even got bit by my scope, which my buddies enjoyed way too much! My students figured I got in a bar brawl.
Now I use moderation and the recoil is bearable. I tried a lead sled, but don't really care for it.

Spaniel, any deer in your neck of the woods?