I put a Sims recoil pad, and a mercury recoil suppressor in the stalk of my 7mm Ultra Mag. At the range I made some comparison with a 30-06 and .270, and the Ultra Mag' s recoil felt somewhere between the 06 and .270. I feel they are great products to look into. When I hit the woods this fall, I plan to remove the mercury recoil suppressor to keep the gun as light as possible. During a hunting situation, recoil is usually not an issue. Hope this helps.....

latts