saladin

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

saladin

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.

ShatoDavis

Very well said. The 6.5 is a killing machine

deerslayer223

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.

statjunk

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

stubblejumper

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

early

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

deerslayer223

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.

Paul L Mohr

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

biscuit jake

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.)