Mine was a sighting in session with a 300 Weatherby Vanguard in a synthetic stock. Sixteen rounds of 180 grainers and my shoulder was first black & blue then green and purple weeks later. I'm a stout framed guy but that was enough. I bought it when our lease was clearcut. Every shot I had with the Weatherby was under 40 yards. My 30'06 killed quicker. I sold it the next season. Cartridges were way too expensive too.