7mm-08 recoil?
 

My gf has always shot a .243, she now wants to step up to a higher caliber. She is considering a 25-06. I suggested a 7mm-08. She is recoil sensative and was wondering about the recoil, can someone give me an idea of how the recoil is. She has shot my 30-06, how does it compare to that, thanks.

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A little more than a .243 ... but very tolerable. I have that in a remington model 7 .... a short light weight gun.... and with all the rifles thatI own, I probably carry that more than any other. It is a little less than a .308 in recoil, and it is deadly on deer. I have been using it for about 15 years.

If you get it and she is a little gun shy ... get a sims slip on recoil pad, and she will love it.

God Bless

MET

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It's one of the milder recoiling rounds out there. Lesss than the 30-06 by quite a bit. My wife hates recoil but she doesn't mind the 7mm-08 at all.

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The recoil is mild. My wife hunts with a 7mm08 and it doesn't phase her.She's a average size woman.Over the last couple years since she started hunting she's gotten8 deer all with this 7mm08.I would suggest finding someone with a 7mm08 and let her fire it before you buy one.I think you'll be surprised how mild it is. And yes it does a find job on deer.Both of us have taken several deer with that cartridge.

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Fanatic,
Both the 7/08 and the 25-06 recoil less than the .30-06. But, perceived recoil is largely dependent upon the rifle's weight and stock shape. Both have recoil that is doable for just about anyone. When my g/f was looking to upgrade, Ihad her try a friend's 7/08, and she thought that the recoil was no less than my old Ruger .270. We got her a Rem 700 BDL.270, which is a tad heavier than my Ruger, and she absolutely loves it.

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Even in a 5 3/4 lb Kimber 7-08 Recoil is non-existent

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I agree the weight of the rifle could make a difference of the felt recoil.My wife's rifle is a Ruger M-77 Compact w/ a laminated stock,has a 16 1/2" bbl and only weighs 6 1/4 pounds.Even with this light a rifle recoil is kept to aminimal.

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My first question is why does she want to change? What does she feel the "upgrade" is going to gain her in realistic terms? Both carry enough energy to kill out to at least 300 yards, with the 08 having a bit more on paper but the 243 shoots flatter and will most likely have less recoil.

I mean if you can afford it and she just wants another gun then by all means go for it, I would never stand in the way of someone getting another toy. However if you really can't afford it, and she shoots the one she has well you probably won't gain much by switching to something that close to what you already have. I don't believe an extra 400 ft/lbs or so of energy from 100 to 300 yards is going to equate the animal being anymore dead than it would have been with the 243.

Only my opinion though, just thought I would give you something to chew on.

Paul

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Go to:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm
Very informative page and site!

There ain't a shooter out there that isn't recoil sensative (to some extent).
I've found the best way to overcome that is to shoot a lot, use a good recoil pad, hearing protection (cuts down on "impact"), and even dry firing your heart out!

I don't like the idea of the "reduced recoil" ammo out there.
And I'm not a fan of muzzle brakes. You'll go deaf shooting 'em.

What's the biggest animal she will be shooting? If she's gonna do elk or moose some day, that's a whole lot more gun recomended. If she's just wanting to move UP and get macho . . . probably go with the 7mm-08. I've taken elk with it, though it took us a while to find her.

Shoot a lot, get used to the damn thing!

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Rrrright.
I shot a 7-08 for the first time last year, a Browning gold medallion, 3 shots and I had a bruise.
It surprised me how much it kicked.
Non existent is my 14lb, Bull Barrell.243.

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Believe it or not zrex, I agree with you. To say that the recoil is nonexistant is untrue... There is recoil, but it is tolerable in a small gun .... more bearable in a heavier full sized gun, but both are ok with the slip on recoil pad.....

Yes, it is more than a .243 ... a whole lot more?? No .... is it noticeablly more ?? yes .... Is it too much ?? No... My wife can shoot mine fine.... But it does have a sims recoil pad on it.... Like I said....

MET

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haha
get a 30/06 with that remington recoil manag ammo and there yah go and then when she wants to kick it up a notch she can go to normal loads !! Just My $0.2

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Pleasedon't take offense, apparently you're not doing something right if a 7mm08 bruises you.I could shoot our's all day and not be bruised or have any discomfort. Maybe it's the way the Browning fits you.I would fire a different rifle with this cartridge and see. I'm not doubting you just something doesn't sound Kosher.

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probably didnt shoulder it right, were just playing around and I wanted to shoot it. It hit me high, on the ball of the shoulder.
3 shots in a tee shirt, no recoil-pad, yes it did bruise me.
I sighted in a 7 mag the week before, of course I was paying attention to how I shoulderd that one.
No bruise.
All I was saying is the 7-08 is far from having non existent recoil.

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Same here Michael. I've had my 7mm-08 model 7 for about 10 years or so and I absolutely love it. Short, lightweight, flat shootin, and deadly. As far as your question, I shoot 140 gr bullets and the recoil is very tolerable. Great gun!

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My 11 year old has one in a youth model with a limbsaver pad. He weighs 80lbs. and handles it easily. Has never complained about the recoil.

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I was at the range last weekend and after making some noise with my 7 mm mag I shot a few rounds of my sons' 30-30 and 7-08. Recoil, what recoil ? Seriously though, if she has been shooting a .243 she should have no worries using the 7-08.

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Why not? I'm planning on using it in my 7mm Rem Mag this fall. The Remmy Managed Recoil ammo has a power level about equal to the 7mm-08, and is reasonably accurate. That said, the recoil of the 7mm 140 gr MR rounds was pretty stout compared to my .243.

According to the Chuck Hawks site, recoil energy for the 100 gr. .243 is 8.8. Recoil energy for the 140 gr. 7-08 is 12.6.

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The 7mm-08 will be slightly more than a 243 in the same weight gun, it will have more a sharp "jolt" compared to more of a push that the 243 has. At least thats my take on the two cartridges. If she can handle a 30-06 the 7mm-08 will not be a problem.

Believe it or not, the gun I own that I least like punching paper with is my 25WSSM. Its a Browning A-Bolt Composite Stalker, and the stock is a lil too short for me, and that gun beats me more than my 7mm, or 270WSM.

What I'm getting at, if the gun doesn't fit you right, its going to be unpleasant shooting it.

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Well based on your previous posts concerning the use of a 22 hornet for deer I could see where this might be a problem. For years common knolwdge was that a 7mm Mauser was the perfect Ladies rifle. Evidently The Ladies have been getting weaker . http://www.handloads.com/calc/recoil.asp

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The same could be said about "men" these days....exponentially.

WTH is a "metosexual" anyway?

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LMAO Id like to know that one myself RL :D Recoil is next to nothing on mytwo 7-08's.

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Definition of a Metrosexual http://www.howtodothings.com/fashion-and-personal-care/a4677-how-to-know-if-youre-a-metrosexual.html

RE: 7mm-08 recoil?
 

it all depends on the weight of the rifle. you can't go wrong with the .25-06 or 7mm08. i personally favor the .25-06. buy either one and let her shoot it, if the recoil is too bad...put a Sims Recoil pad on it.

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Suddenly, all your previous"pro-fly-weight-cartridges-for-big-game" positions over the yearshave a whole new meaning to them.
Thanks for sharing that; it all makes more sense now.

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Thanks for the replies, she is now looking a a rem. 700 cdl sf in 7mm-08