The recoil of a 8-9lb 7mmRM is not unbearable by any means, but it is enough to make me not really enjoy practicing. That's why I'm leaning toward the 280 or 280AI for my current project. The 7RM is a wonderful chambering, but I sometimes don't need that level of horsepower. Burning 7-10 grains less powder won't decrease recoil that much, but it is noticeable.
