I have an Encore barrel in 375 H&H Magnum. The gun is fairly light so the recoil is, shall be say, noticible. The stock configuration/weight also makes it ESSENTIAL to keep your face back if you don't want a bloody forehead. I also have a CZ 550 Safari Magnum in 458 Lott. When shooting from the bench, I use a Lead Sled with my Encore; my CZ 550 Safari Magnum is comfortable shooting from the bench without a Lead Sled or other special protection and no danger of getting a scope ding. I think the differences are a different stock configuration, a much better recoil pad and more weight in the CZ 550.
That said, I have no plans to divest myself of the 375 H&H Magnum barrel. It's isn't too bad shooting off hand or off of shooting sticks. If you get one, get a scope (I have a Leupold) and bases (NOT Leupold quick release bases) with good eye relief that will stand up to the recoil.