RE: compact 30-06?
 

it is illegal to hunt in several african countries with a muzzle break due to the hearing damage inflicted on the guides and bearers. i recommendusing baffle-type earplugs when shooting, irrespective of break or not

RE: compact 30-06?
 

it sounds like you've got your heart set on an -06, but a light rifle will recoil a fair bit in that calibre. as previously mentioned, perhaps the 308 might be a bit sweeter on the shoulder? and i don't know the requirements for elk in the usa, but would a 7mm-08 do the job? or even a 6.5 swedish? both are very pleasant to shoot. the cross sectional density of the 6.5 projectiles deliver surprising killing power with mild repercussions for the shooter.

RE: compact 30-06?
 

Very well said. The 6.5 is a killing machine

RE: compact 30-06?
 

thanks for the help guys. I know a break is really harsh on the ears i had to have one installed on my 223remington when i had back surgery. I know a 223rem doesnt kick at all to me to begin with but with just having back surgery they said any jarring at all and i could have been paralyzed so i got it breaked. My dads buddy also uses a 7mm rem with a boss on it so i know how breaks act. I always shoot with a pair of muffs no matter if im on the bench or in the field. I am going to purchase a pair of walker game ear power muffs for my trip. I dont want to have the regular muffs on and the guide telling me what to do and not being able to hear him. I think the muffs would be a wise investment. Thanks for you're help fella's. Keep the idea's coming.

RE: compact 30-06?
 

I am going to second the vote for the .308 very capable and mild recoil and you don't need to have it breaked.

Tom

RE: compact 30-06?
 

Be sure to check with the outfitter to seeif he allows brakes before booking a trip.Many don't.

RE: compact 30-06?
 

i hunt elk with a rem 700 mnt rifle in 30-06

my Dad used a win mod 70 featherweight in 308 successfully fer many years.

Ruger also makes very good lightweight models

early

RE: compact 30-06?
 

Yep breaks are allowed. The outfitter is the one who brought the idea up to me about getting a 30-06 breaking it to bring out there.

RE: compact 30-06?
 

I used to own a 7600 pump carbine and a savage 110 both in 30-06. That remington was the hardest kicking gun I have ever shot! And I'm little, not as little as you though. I am 5'3" and at the time weighed about 95 lbs (I weigh 130 now).

How much money do you want to spend? You could get a browning BAR semi auto. That might reduce some of the recoil. I assume the same principle that applies to shotguns would apply to a centerfire. I would also suggest a 270 or 308 over the 30-06 if you are worried about recoil

Paul

RE: compact 30-06?
 

The Ruger #1 in a light sporter 30 06 is under 39" and still has a 22" barrel. Few things are shorter than a single shot. You could get it ported. (It is also chambered in 270 & 7 mm Mauser.)