I shoot a 260 in a handgun (savage striker) and the recoil is very manageable.

I've shot whitetails, mulies, and antelope out to 300 yards with it. To say I'm impressed is an understatement. I shoot a 120 gr nosler BT. I don't know if I would use that bullet in a rifle, but in the striker it works well.

I like to 260 so well I'm thinking about getting it in a rifle. IMHO I think it's the best deer round out there.