with the 240, 250 gr. bullets the recoil is pretty mild, but put 100gr. behind a 370 maxi ball and it really makes this light rifle kick. I can shoot much heavier loads out of my .54 TC Greyhawk and the recoil is much more enjoyable. I find most or my inline rifles like shooting 240-300 grain bullets with 80-90 gr. loads, and the deer or antelope that I've shot have had complete penetration and quick kills. I see no reason to shoot mag loads for hunting and accuracy is good too.