As mathman says, mount one and see. Personally I think their recoil-unworthiness is one of those Internet things.
For what it's worth, my 3-10x42 AV was on a .325 WSM Montana launching 200's for several hundred rounds, and is now on a 7WSM Montana for a couple hundred more- no problems. I shot it today out to 500 yds (spinning the stock turret) and then shot it at 100... perfect return-to-zero, as expected, since it's been nothing but reliable so far.
Now, could it fog up, lose zero, have the power ring sieze up, ocular lens fall out, and emit noxious game-scaring fumes on
the very next shot?! Well sure. So could a Leupold.
Here's a thought. Buy Leupold or Warne QRW bases and rings and mount up both scopes and sight them in. Keep whichever tickles you on the rifle; bring the other as a spare.
Good luck on your hunt and post pictures!
