I shoot a 44mag and 460. Both recoil the same percieved anyway. But the 460 wieghs as much as a light rifle. After hunting with the 460 this year, I am not sure I like it. Sure puts a thumping on a deer, very accurate, but hard to control a shot with a 10.5" barrel if not using a gunrest. I will be hunting with my 44 this year.