I rarely shoot at more than 50 yds. If it will shoot minute of beer can, I will be satisfied. As far as recoil, I also have a Mosin-Nagant Model 44 that I have fired and the JC should be close to that. If I need accuracy, I also have a 1941 vintage Lithgowicon that can give me that. I have enough ammo. I bought 14 48 round boxes of HXP for $15 a box at a pawn shop last year.