Springfield 1903 - 458 Winchester Magnum

[Jim Tarleton]

That about sums it up for me too.
Your use of basically “you think that’s recoil?” Is about as close to a good purpose I’ll have as well.

Nothing wrong with having something just because you want, though!

That thought process led me to buying one of the original Barrett 50 cals back in the early 90's. I also bought a can of Argentine 50 cal ammo. It was a clip fed bolt action model. I installed a $1000 Springfield scope on it, which lasted about ten rounds. I only shot it prone, and it would set me back about ten inches and blow off my shooting glasses and my hat (muzzle brake). That rifle spent ten years under the guest bedroom bed before I remembered I owned it and subsequently sold that butt kicking monster. I sold it for twice what I paid for it. That can of ammo was almost full when I sold it (paid $7/round). I got over the need for a 50cal pretty rickety tick. Like maybe the very first round? Weird how that works.