I had an 1895 Browning leveraction in 30-06 rebored to 35 Whelen.

It kept the factory steel but plate. As soon as I got it from the gunsmith, I shot 40 rds of 250 gr factory loads from the bench. Afterwards,I had a bruise the size of a dinner plate on my shoulder.

I shoulda' spent a little extra and had a nice, soft recoil pad installed when I had all of the work done. Live and learn.

Dan