Let me first say that I have absolutely no need for a .300 Win. Mag. for what I hunt. I'm in east Texas and hunt deer and hogs.......but I love guns.
I've always wanted to have a .300 Winny in the collection, but I've never shot one...and I'm unsure of how the recoil will effect me.
I primarily hunt with a .270 Win. or .30-06. No problem with recoil there. One of my favorite rifles that I still kick myself for selling was a Ruger M77 stainless/laminate in 7mm. Rem. Mag.
If I REALLY consentrate, I can tell a TINY bit of difference between the .270 and 06'. I would say there was another TINY step up in recoil from the 06' to the 7mm. Rem. Mag., but nothing that bothered me.

I was thinking of getting another Ruger M77 stainless/laminate in .300 Win. Mag. and was wondering how much of a step up in recoil that I would feel. I know every shooter is different and some people will perceive more recoil than others.
Again, I have no NEED for the .300....just a WANT. There's something about pulling one of those rounds out of a box of ammo that makes me want to do a Tim Taylor man grunt.

The pop on the shoulder isn't what concerns me. I've always had a fear of getting caught by the scope between the eyes. I know that can happen with just about any caliber if you creep too far up the stock.

Please don't slam me too hard for wanting a caliber that's much larger than what I really need. I know it's overkill for deer and hogs. Just something about the caliber has always drawn me to it. I just dont want to get one and regret it.

Any feedback you folks can give me would be greatly appreciated.