Not much recoil at all out of my model 70. That being said i have a savage in 243 that kicks harder. I dont think its the cartridges wrather the way the rifles fit me though. If your looking for a budget priced 270wsm I would consider the wal-mart special model 70s at 389.99 the scopes are junk though. Only problem with them is they have to feed from the clip, you cant just drop a shell in and close the bolt im told.