I have had both. The Weatherby is unpleasant to shoot just from being so LOUD. Recoil difference is minimal, mostly because the MK V Deluxe I had was HEAVY. I will take the Winnie any day. Mine shoots 180's at 3120, which just happens to be factory velocity for the Weatherby, with less powder which means less blast. Truth be known, I rarely shoot max loads anymore. I much prefer 165's in the Winnie or wsm. Less blast and less kick.
