Dog (or anyone else), I just got a handi rifle in 25-06 with the ultra barrel. With 117s it is very mild, much less kick than my 30-06 with 165s. I haven' t shot 125s from the 30-06 but I am guessing they are similar in recoil to the 25-06 117s? Or does the barrel diameter play a factor in recoil also or is it just the weight of the bullet?