kicks more than a .30-30, less than a .270. The powder charge is the same as a .270, but the .270 is... .270 of an inch and the .25-06 is .257 of an inch. Since the powder charge is pushing less lead out of the case, there's less resistance from the bullet, so won't get as much recoil. But honestly, you won't really notice the difference in recoil between the two rounds.