I thought I might add this, to let you know that I have been hunting with the 270 sinse about 9 years of age. No they dont have alot of recoil. But for some they might. I shoot alot of heavy mags. My 375 RUM has about the most recoil that I want to deal with. After shooting it you really cant tell that you have shot a 270 Win. Really a mild firearm, And ONE of the best DEER guns out today. It was my first big game cal. and I still have it today.