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Does anyone have any idea what the ballistics are like on the 338.06 and what the recoil will be like. I am interested in this as well. I hate recoil and I am sure my shoulder does now just having surgery.

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Recoil is not light, but it is easier to handle than a .300 Win Mag. I find it roughly equivalent to a 7mm Rem Mag (or my .270 Wby Mag), just not quite as sharp. I've had several shoulder surgeries and am terribly sensitive to recoil, and I can handle it.

As far as ballistics, it is not all that far behind the .338 Win Mag, especially if shots with the heavier bullets are kept within 250 yards. Hit an elk in the vitals at reasonable range with a premium 225gr bullet fired from an accurate .338-06 and you'll have a freezer full of meat. With lighter bullets, it is a very capable 300 yard cartridge.

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