Yes it bothers me; I have to really focus to shoot well. I can shoot my 375 ok but not as well as my Classic 30-06. I don't know if it is me or the rifle, maybe both. My pre-64 featherweight is down right uncomfortable for me, though the recoil isn't particularly stout. That relatively sharp comb hammers my cheekbone every time and that metal but plate does the same thing to my bony shoulder. If I pad up, no problem.
I have a 20 gauge Francotte that is just over 5 lbs, sharp of comb and way too short for me. Unless I do everthing just right, my thumb comes back and gives me a fat lip.
The most unpleasant recoil ever for me, however, was a 454 Casull with stout loads in a relatively short barreled revolver. Lots of blast, lots of flash and my bony hand hurt for an hour. (Anybody sensing a pattern about bones and recoil?)
It really does come down to stock fit. It is different for everyone.
