ORIGINAL: SwampCollie

I have shot several rifles in both. I've found that shooting position has a lot to do with recoil... always does. Bench and prone hurt in a heavy hitter. Next consideration is weight, lighter the rifle, harder the punch. Followed closely by stock configuration and recoil pad. Lastly, bullet weight... just my experiences. The build of a shooter has a lot to do with how much recoil you can take as well... not to mention practice and experience with such things.

Having acctually shot Browning A-bolts in both calibers on the same day, I can say that there is a difference in punch, at least I thought there was. There is no difference in blast. They are both loud, and noise makes me want to jump more than kick. Shooting them kneeling, offhand, or supported standing, I don't think either are that terrible. Sit on the bench, and you can tell the 300 from the 7mm. Someone posted up 85%..... I guess if I could quantify it that would be close. It ain't much, but its there and you can tell.