I sent my 257 to Weatherby several years back along with my 300wby. I’ve had more than a couple surgeries on my right shoulder and elbow and wrist….killed my arm playing baseball as a kid with no pitch count back then. Anyway…the 257 now kicks less than my 243. I had my 257 and my 25-06 at the range yesterday. I noticed the recoil of the 25-06 (not a lot), but the 257 is like shooting a 22lr….almost. Definitely LOUD though! Ordered hunting earplugs for my son and I this year (his first year hunting with me).