Quote Originally Posted by taylorce1 View Post
I still say if you're that worried about recoil go to a smaller cartridge.
Well I WAS worried. Not because I'm scared of the recoil but because I just don't know what to expect.

But now I am confident that with one of those recoil buffer tubes, and a decent butt pad I can probably manage it

If that's not sufficient, I can always add the Fab Defense GL-SHOCK buttstock or add some weight to the XLR stock by pouring lead into it.

The gun will get on the scare at over 20 lbs after scope, high rings, bipod, and bubble have been added. So how bad can it be?

I also saw a guy at the range once wearing a floatation vest. I'm guessing that was for recoil. That can be a last resort option. But I'd rather not be walking around the range with a bright red flotation devise on me.