Thanks for the info. I think I'll go for the reducer and the limbsaver suggestion.
Yes recoil is definatly subjective, which greatly depends on our grip, hold and stance when shooting a thumper. Standing up, leaning forward and having a tight hold on my friends .375 Holland & Holland was suprising pleasant to shoot. Then I sat down at the bench to sight it for him. God I realy wish I hadn't pulled the trigger that day.