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Good thinking, Hueco..... You will enjoy it immensely!
If you want to learn to absorb the recoil of this legendary cartridge, please bear these pointers in mind:
1) The .375 H&H (with full-house 300gr loads) kicks no more than a magnum 12-gauge, as you have pointed out. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise!
2) Maybe start at 30 yards (without a scope) in the STANDING position. When the rifle goes off, don't lean into the recoil, just let your WHOLE body be "pushed and tilted back" with the recoiling rifle. Once the "myth" of this cartridge's punishment is dispelled, stick a scope on it if you want (with the proper eye-relief) and shoot it from the bench - I do it all the time and my shoulder only starts to get tender after 20-30 shots. (And I am no big guy by any means)
3) You will agree that its recoil is less of the "vicious jab" of, say, a .300Mag and more of a slow, healthy shove.
Enjoy it and welcome to the African Big Fella Club!!!!!!
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