.308, How's the kick ?
01-30-2002, 11:20 AM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
Looks like lots of conflicting info here...
My dad has an old .3006 bolt action that kicks about as powerfully as any gun I'd ever want to shoot. I don't want one that will be that bad.
I did know that gun weight and bullet weight affected the recoil, but there really seems to be some difference in opinion.
I wonder if it feels different in a bolt vs a semi-auto. What do you think?
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My dad has an old .3006 bolt action that kicks about as powerfully as any gun I'd ever want to shoot. I don't want one that will be that bad.
I did know that gun weight and bullet weight affected the recoil, but there really seems to be some difference in opinion.
I wonder if it feels different in a bolt vs a semi-auto. What do you think?
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
01-30-2002, 12:07 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
Bulzeye, again I ask which 7.62 did you shoot? The 308 Win is nothing to worry about recoil wise. My 10 year old daughter shoots one. Semiautos tend to have less recoil than a bolt or any other solid action rifle.
01-30-2002, 01:27 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
To those who took my post seriously, I was joking about the 308 kicking like a 22. I was just trying to say, its nothing to worry about unless you are under 12 or so. As far as it kicking like a 3" 12GA, that must be one light gun, maybe a model 7 or superlight titanium. Maybe a contender or something. Even my 300RUM don't kick much harder than a 3" mag 12GA.
01-30-2002, 08:37 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
I've shot several 308's. And shooting the same ammo, (Federal 150 gr. SP) recoil varies with different guns. My Savage 110 has a pretty good bite if your not holding on good. My brothers Browning Lever Action Rifle feels harder because he has a solid plastic recoil pad. My dad's Weatherby has a nice thick pad and you dont notice the recoil. It depends on the rifle, load and type of pad. I like this soft pad its real thick, I think its made by Hunter or something like that.
01-31-2002, 06:08 AM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
"weight plays a big role on recoil."
That it does...it is just as important to the recoil equation as projectile weight and velocity.
A 10 lb rifle kicks with 33% less thrust than a 7.5 lb weapon, given equal chamberings, I believe...
That it does...it is just as important to the recoil equation as projectile weight and velocity.
A 10 lb rifle kicks with 33% less thrust than a 7.5 lb weapon, given equal chamberings, I believe...
01-31-2002, 06:31 AM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
I've always loved the looks of the AR-10, which I think is the AR-15 chambered in .308.
I've heard that the M1's a favorite too.
Thanks again for the continued input.
MIKE BELL:
Thanks for the recoil pad tip.
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
I've heard that the M1's a favorite too.
Thanks again for the continued input.
MIKE BELL:
Thanks for the recoil pad tip.
Keep 'em all in the Bull.