I have the guide gun nonported is is completely stock.
I would compare the recoil to a 20 guage with a heavy game load or a slug.
Different guns and loads recoil differently. My first load I purchased when I brought the gun home was a box of Remington 300 grain JHP. It is a mild trap door springfield load and actually kicked less than my Win 94 trapper in 30-30.
I was fooled into thinking the 45-70 was a pussycat. I went out and purchased reloading supplies and loaded some speer 400 grain soft points to max for the marlin.
I was surprized by the first shot and it rung my bell. I use mine for deer season and do not need max loads to anchor a buck. I am experimenting
with lighter loads and saving the bear loads for bear hunters.
I would compare the recoil to a 20 guage with a heavy game load or a slug.
Different guns and loads recoil differently. My first load I purchased when I brought the gun home was a box of Remington 300 grain JHP. It is a mild trap door springfield load and actually kicked less than my Win 94 trapper in 30-30.
I was fooled into thinking the 45-70 was a pussycat. I went out and purchased reloading supplies and loaded some speer 400 grain soft points to max for the marlin.
I was surprized by the first shot and it rung my bell. I use mine for deer season and do not need max loads to anchor a buck. I am experimenting
with lighter loads and saving the bear loads for bear hunters.