Gee, Summit - You're kinda late to the dance here, aren't you? 3000fps already posted that he bought a .257 WBY Magnum, so all this "concern" about recoil of the aforementioned calibers is kind of moot, is it not?

And, before you go assuming something you shouldn't, realize that I'm not exactly a huge proponent of magnum calibers in the first place. Yes, I use them on occasion, but most of my hunting's either with a .30-06 or a .243. No, I've not fallen victim to the poorly-mounted-scope recoil problem, because I tend to believe as well that most hunters are also overglassed - especially if they're wanting to "exploit" the greater range capability of a magnum cartridge - often requiring improper mounting to achieve proper mechanical alignments between the scope's exterior features and the rings, rather than alignment to achieve proper eye relief.

But, as a coach, I've rarely seen anyone flinch with ANY rifle because of a scope-kick. It's almost alwaystoo much noise or too much recoil (or both) thatsow the seeds ofa flinch.