I've shot a .378 before, about like an unscoped 870 slug gun, noticeable, but not horrid.
The worst thing that's got me, a Contender in .35 Remington, with 250gr. cast bullets, loaded max+, that a friend had loaded for his gun. I shot it once, couldn't believe it kicked that hard, and HAD to shoot it again to prove it to myself.
I hate Contenders anyway, the stock shape really, REALLY pounds my elbow, for some reason. It doesn't bother my wrists or hands, but it kills my elbow. Another buddy liked his .357 Maximum Contender. Same deal there, sore elbows.
Contenders just suck, period.
You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.
