Rifle

[person]

My grandson is going to be 15 in April. And hes wanting a 338 magnum could he handle the recoil of a 338. Hes an experienced hunter.

Thanks,

[SILVERTIP-CO]

For one shot maybe.

But he needs tp practice all day. OUCH.

Start him on a .300Savage or .308win or .270. Light recoil and will do fine on elks.

[person]

Hes got a 270 right now. He uses Benelli Nova with 3 1/2 inch magnums for Turkeys. It wouldnt kick that hard would it?

[SILVERTIP-CO]

I guess if you get him a semi auto 338 he will be ok. Bolt actions shoot harder than autos.

Maybe hes a big guy and can handle it.

Does the 270 not work?

[person]

It works fine. But i'v just heard stuff going both ways with 270 on larger game. Thanks for all the help. Hes about 6 foot 150 to 160 pounds probally.

Thanks,

[GooseHunter Jr.]

I have a .338 WM and my 14 year old son wants no part of it. Might be too much for him. We borrowed a .300 WM from a friend and he shot that and love it and was very accurate with it.

[handloader1]

Person:

Try and find someone who owns a .338 Mag., and let him shoot it. Good luck.

[20GADBL]

In comparison I'm 5'7" bout 155lbs and manage to shoot my .340 wby with accuracy. There are always good recoil pads you can buy now that work good for reducing recoil. I wouldn't suggest a muzzle brake but it would be an option. On the range you feel it but in the field I never feel the kick when there's an elk in the sights.

[person]

Well for which ever gun he gets Limb Saver makes a good recoil pad dont they. Would a regular 3X9X40 scope be fine.

Thanks,

[20GADBL]

A 3x9x40 would be the perfect fit for this gun, buy the best scope you can afford. I would recommendmid-range price scopes in the $200-$300. Nikon,burris, leupold are just a few. Don't forgetgood steelbases and rings. You don't want yourPOI(point of impact) to move.