when you're having fun, you really don't notice the recoil!

I shoot a lot of CF rifles, and never even think about it (even on the range - but especially not in the woods). My favorite CF rifle is my 300 Win Mag - pretty light recoil compared to some I've shot, but it is heavier than my 270 and 30-06 - but that's a fun rifle to shoot.

we can't have scopes on our MZ here - but I think the scope issue mentioned is far more important. You don't want to be tagged by your scope, no matter how light the recoil.

good luck and enjoy your new shooter