30.06 recoil with 180gr and 150gr?

[steelhead777]

do you get more recoil using a heavier bullet such as a 180gr vs. 150gr? or doesn't that make a difference?
thanks

[statjunk]

Supposedly there is supposed to be a difference but I've never noticed it.

Tom

[steelhead777]

thanks Tom,I thought there wouldn't be much difference.I just got a box of Winchester's new Power-Max Bonded 150gr looking forward to shooting them!!

[SWThomas]

There's a little more recoil but probably not enough to make a noticeable difference.

[sauer06]

Yes, you will have more recoil with a heavyer bullit than a ligher one.

[steelhead777]

thanks for the replies guys!!

[skeeter 7MM]

Short answer is yes. How much you may feel is an answer you'll have based on experimenting/shooting.

[Catus Magnus]

Originally Posted by steelhead777

do you get more recoil using a heavier bullet such as a 180gr vs. 150gr? or doesn't that make a difference?
thanks

yes it'll boot your harder, and you will notice it. I can definitely tell diff between 150s and heavier 30-06 bullets - and can tell diff between 170/150gr in 30-30.

150 will be plenty in 30-06 for deer

[jerry d]

Originally Posted by steelhead777

do you get more recoil using a heavier bullet such as a 180gr vs. 150gr? or doesn't that make a difference?
thanks

Google Chuck Hawks recoil table,you'll find out exactly what the difference is.

[pcgodMA]

Originally Posted by steelhead777

do you get more recoil using a heavier bullet such as a 180gr vs. 150gr? or doesn't that make a difference?
thanks

Obviously you get more recoil, but I think your question refers to felt recoil. I have a friend that has a custom 06 that goes about 9 pounds. Off hand there isn't alot of difference in recoil. I have a Ruger Ultralight that is less than 7 pounds and the difference is quite noticable. Off a bench rest you notice it even more in either rifle. So in a heavier rifle you feel it less.

Also shorter barrels give you more muzzle jump and some folks equate that to recoil too.