.308, How's the kick ?
01-29-2002, 12:23 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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.308, How's the kick ?
I've never shot one. Only .223, 7.62mm, and .3006. I've been impressed with the reach and power of a .308, but I fear the recoil will be unpleasant.
How does it compare to the other calibers I mentioned?
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
Edited by - bulzeye on 01/29/2002 13:24:53
How does it compare to the other calibers I mentioned?
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
Edited by - bulzeye on 01/29/2002 13:24:53
01-29-2002, 12:27 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
sweet. I load 50 graind of Hodgons with a 150 grain mag tip. Could shoot all day. The 165 grain kicks a little more though. The 150 kicks more than the 223 less than 06. Never shot the 7.62 but the 308 is less than my 270, 280 and 30-30.
01-29-2002, 12:54 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
Back to your question, 308 Win recoil is usually quite a bit less then the 30-06 depending on the rifle weight, design, and bullet weight.
Edited by - frizzellr on 01/29/2002 13:56:01
Edited by - frizzellr on 01/29/2002 13:56:01
01-29-2002, 12:57 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
if jed says it kicks less than a 30-30, then that means it kicks less than my ithaca 20 ga w/ light dove loads. Should be very pleasent to shoot. That is the premier target round..people shoot those all day long literally
01-29-2002, 01:42 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
Just make sure the rifle you get is not too light. I used to own a Midland .308 that was pretty light. Kicked like a mule. The rifle I have now is a Winchester M70 in a 7mm Rem Mag and, surprisingly, the recoil is easier on the shoulder that my old .308 was.
01-29-2002, 02:59 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
I can't tell much difference between 30-06 and .308 recoil, though in comparison from my experience, the 30-06 has quite a bit more muzzle blast which could add to perceived recoil.
01-29-2002, 04:04 PM
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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
A 308's recoil in a similar rifle isn't as bad as a 30-06. HOWEVER, it is dependant on the gun/load. My dad has hunted with a Remington Model 600 in 308 for 30 years. It's a little carbine that is under 5 pounds without scope. He shoots 180's and that gun kicks like a draft horse. It is actually uncomfortable to shoot...due to the quick snap of the recoil.
With a normal gun/load recoil won't be an issue with the 308.
With a normal gun/load recoil won't be an issue with the 308.