Hey Bob
Get yourself an inexpensive but decent, middle of the road (recoilwise) gun (like a Rem 700 ADL)...and practice alot with it. I don't care what anyone says, shooting that .340 will hurt after a few shots. I agree, it would be very easy to be kick shy on a gun like that, especially if you spend much time shooting that .222.
I think if you spend some time on the bench with a medium recoil gun, you'll gain the confidence you need to shoot that .340 accurately. Good luck.

BobCo, WV Hunter gave the best advice. BUT, if you want to learn to shoot the .340 Weatherby, get a friend with a rifle that kicks WORSE, and shoot it from a bench rest about 20 times. Then switch back to the .340-. It will feel like a Kittycat!!

Keep yore powder dry!!

Edited by - eldeguello on 01/31/2003 10:37:37

Bob, are you using a past pad at the range? It can help tame some of that recoil that 340 mag is dishing out. cabelas sells them by the way.

When I practice with my 300 rum, I use a folded towel for a cushen. I'll fire 3 or 4 shots until I think that I may be flinching. Then I put the 300 down and shoot my 22 (with a scope). The 22 rebuilds the smoothness in my shot. After 20 or 30 rounds out of the 22, I'll try the 300 again. Remember, the slightest flinch (even a blink) throws off your shot. Dry firing is also another well accepted technique for practicing with a rifle. Just check your chamber before practicing. Also practice pulling the trigger as slowly as possible. You should feel the internal metal parts sliding against each other. Any skill requires practice! Good luck!