Excellent bullet, fired 20 rounds marlin/ruger 44 mag 20 in at 15yds for zero and recoil.. 3/4 inch hole on 10rnds.. fired 10 rounds . Colt anaconda 6 in same 15yds.2in hole. Used 17gns h110 . est. 1100fps recoil in the carbine very accurate/cycled in the lever action good slow steady,. stout.recoil,but enjoyed shooting both. not to hot .great day at the range. great thumper....