RE: 325 WSM...Recoil
I can't imagine it being much/if at all worse than a .300 WSM, which I hear is less than a .300 win mag, because the WSM holds less power.....and IMO my .300 win mag kicks, but in no way bad, I also own a .340wby and shot it unscoped, ie less weight, and I have to say it kicked less than my .300 win mag, the reason? i attribute quite a bit to it having a pachmyar recoil pad, comes factory installed, never used a limbsaver pad, but I'm now sold on Pachmyar, so I'd suggest them, not only do they have a cooler name.....but I've just never found limbsaver to do much for me, always came off as gimics etc....I'm sure their pads work fine/well, but if I were adding a pad to any rifle, I'm sold on the pachmyar.
So if you can shoot a .300 wsm, I wouldn't worry, and get yourself a Pachmyar Pad!
Personally I think any adult male should be able to handle a .300 WSM ......or .325WSM for that matter, I'm sure it kicks, and lets you know it kicked, but in no way should it be overwhelming.