I don't feel that my .300 RUM kicks very hard, I have shot some 200 grainers and they have kicked the hardest but its still not much. I also a a Limb Saver recoil pad and I think that helps. I shot my friends .338 RUM and it did kick but again it wasn't bad at all. Its not like you shoot 60 times or more at the bench. The most I have shot my .300 RUM at the bench is 40 times. And I average about 30 per sitting. The only time I have had my arm and shoulder hurt from recoil is goose hunting when its good and I was shooting a lightweight Benelli Nova, 12 Gauge with heavy goose loads 3.5". Its something about being flat on your back and trying to sit up while the gun pounds away at you shoulder. I think I went through almost 3 boxes, my shooting sucked but I did have my limit of geese for the day. Oh how I missed my Browning Gold 10 that day, it kicks very light.
