My experience with the .454 and the 475L is limited to maybe 25 rounds of each. I did not notice much difference in recoil until I got to the 400 gr full charge out of the 475L. That was more than I wanted to deal with. If I wanted a cartridge in the 480/475 caliber it would be the .475L. Why? I would get the Linebaugh cartridge because I could load it down a bit to 480 comfort levels and still know I had more performance available on demand. The other reason for the .475L is because it was developed by a "wildcatter'' or an ''experimenter'' outside of a factory. It represents American Entrepreneurship. Bill Ruger was one these men himself and his company turns out some fine guns for sure. Many of the guns we enjoy today are in existence based on some individuals quest for bigger and better. The .357 and .44 mag led the way. I would choose one of these cartridges as a tribute to the men that developed them.