To those who took my post seriously, I was joking about the 308 kicking like a 22. I was just trying to say, its nothing to worry about unless you are under 12 or so. As far as it kicking like a 3" 12GA, that must be one light gun, maybe a model 7 or superlight titanium. Maybe a contender or something. Even my 300RUM don't kick much harder than a 3" mag 12GA.