I never had the opportunity to shoot at Uncle Sam's expense. I did get to fire a .460 Weatherby one evening at a trap shoot - on my friend's nickel. I was allowed two rounds. It was the first and the last time I will shoot a gun that big with a telescope. The scope touched me both times, but did no damage. If I had been less careful, I am sure I would have had a permanent "Weatherby eyebrow."

The recoil was heavier than that of my .378, but did not seem nearly as quick.