.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

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.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Of course more things factor in like gun weight etc, but typically the 308 kick really ain't bad at all.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

What 7.62mm did you shoot? The 308 Win is 7.62X51mm or 7.62 NATO, the 30-06 is 7.62X63mm. There are also 7.62X54, 7.62X57 and 7.62x39mm.

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

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

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

What recoil?

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.

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.

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.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Little more than a 22 rimfire. My wife shoots one.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

I'm surprised at the responses to this thread, my .308 s/s kicks worse than my 30-30, probably about the same as 3" 12ga.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Same as the 30-06 roughly.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

A bit less than the 30'06. If you shoot the same bullet weight. As for the effect of the firearm on percived recoil a Rem. Model 7 will of course have more felt recoil than their Varmint Special or 40X Target with a bull-barrel when you shoot the same ammo in all three.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

on my 308. it is little worse than a 12 ga but not as bad as a 300. win mag.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

An M-14/M1A type rifle in .308 was a bit milder than an M1 Garand, but neither is cause for concern.

In rifles of equal weight, the .308 will recoil 10-15% less due to it's smaller powder charge and 75-100 fps less velocity.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Kicks like a baby! Good luck

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Greets,
Having fired a .308 lever gun, it had a moderately light recoil. My 30-06 is very mild, BUT my -06 is a very heavy rifle, it absorbs the recoil. I Have also fired a .270 bolt rifle in a sythetic stock, it kicked as hard or harder than my brothers .308 lever rifle.

Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

biged said it . my little model 7 in 308 thumps you pretty good . i would rather shoot my sendero in 300 win mag a bunch. you can't beat the seven for in the woods deer hunting and the 308 has never let me down. a 308 in a police pss is so mild. wieght plays a big role on recoil.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

As Wimp said, there are a lot of other factors involved in recoil. Bullet weight, rifle weight, action type and stock style, to name a few!
For the most part, the .308 should be close to the 30-06. Would you beleive I have a 7MM Rem. mag. that actually kicks less than my .308? Styles and weights are the factors!

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Looks like lots of conflicting info here...

My dad has an old .3006 bolt action that kicks about as powerfully as any gun I'd ever want to shoot. I don't want one that will be that bad.

I did know that gun weight and bullet weight affected the recoil, but there really seems to be some difference in opinion.

I wonder if it feels different in a bolt vs a semi-auto. What do you think?

Keep 'em all in the Bull.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Bulzeye, again I ask which 7.62 did you shoot? The 308 Win is nothing to worry about recoil wise. My 10 year old daughter shoots one. Semiautos tend to have less recoil than a bolt or any other solid action rifle.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

To those who took my post seriously, I was joking about the 308 kicking like a 22. I was just trying to say, its nothing to worry about unless you are under 12 or so. As far as it kicking like a 3" 12GA, that must be one light gun, maybe a model 7 or superlight titanium. Maybe a contender or something. Even my 300RUM don't kick much harder than a 3" mag 12GA.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

The .308's recoil is lighter than the 30-06. I shoot a 30-06 also. Trust those of us who shoot .308's.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Frizellr:
I shot an AK47, but I don't know which type it was.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

That would be a 7.62X39mm.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

I've shot several 308's. And shooting the same ammo, (Federal 150 gr. SP) recoil varies with different guns. My Savage 110 has a pretty good bite if your not holding on good. My brothers Browning Lever Action Rifle feels harder because he has a solid plastic recoil pad. My dad's Weatherby has a nice thick pad and you dont notice the recoil. It depends on the rifle, load and type of pad. I like this soft pad its real thick, I think its made by Hunter or something like that.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

I have a browning lever that tips the scale just under 6.75 and id say its about like my 06 weighing 7.5 lbs

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

"weight plays a big role on recoil."

That it does...it is just as important to the recoil equation as projectile weight and velocity.

A 10 lb rifle kicks with 33% less thrust than a 7.5 lb weapon, given equal chamberings, I believe...

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

I've always loved the looks of the AR-10, which I think is the AR-15 chambered in .308.
I've heard that the M1's a favorite too.

Thanks again for the continued input.

MIKE BELL:
Thanks for the recoil pad tip.

Keep 'em all in the Bull.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Greets,
Bulzeye, I had forgotten that the M-14 is .308, I fired that in the Navy, it wasnt a bad kick, you definately know your shooting but it dont hurt you like some of the cannons out there. As for Auto vs lever, the M-14 is definately milder than the .308 lever rifle my older brother has. ( course the lever gun is a fairly light weight "bush" style gun ) I've read quite a few of your posts, I dont recall all the rifles you posted about but I would say you probably wont mind the kick at all. I do not however know anything avbout the AR series rifles, never even handled them outside of a gun shop. So, that said you got to compare you rifle wanted, as I said though, I really dont think you will mind the kick, and its a fun round to shoot, good -n- accurate!

Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry

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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

I have both and the .308 doewsn't kick nearly as much as the 06, nor does it have the muzzle blast the 06 has. I have 7600's in both and I have a Win 88 Lever. My 308 is also the last gun I woould let go.....

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Bulzeye, you asked about the difference between recoil in a bolt vs. a simi-auto. Yes there is a big difference. The simi-auto uses part of the recoil to eject the shell, so it recoils less than a bolt gun!

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

its a little less then an 06

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

I'm in a bit of a hurry and don't have time to read all of the responses that you have received but I'd suspect that they all are saying that a .308 is nothing to worry about. Less recoil than a 30-06 in my opinion. But then again I don't see much of a difference between the 06 and my .338 Recoil of a rifle is rarely what makes us flinch. It's the loud "BANG"! Get some ear plugs and head off to the range with any rifle and you won't flinch AND you'll become a much better shot with the confidence that you have gained.

RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

Your question intrigued me last night. I tested my .308 today and then fired my 12gauge with 1 1/8oz 6shot in it. The recoil was equal, or maybe a tad bit harder than the 12ga.

I was using a 9lb .308 and a 8lb 12ga. The bullet grain was 150 for the .308



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RE: .308, How's the kick ?
 

BULZEYE,
The recoil of the .308 is not at all bad as far as I'm concerned. I have a daughter that I gave my .308 to and she is very happy with it. In the list of recoil, it seems to me that the .30-06 is supposed to have about 19 ft ib of recoil and the .308 about 15. If the recoil is unpleasnt for you have a recoil pad installed. I have them on all my rifles. I shoot them of the bench a lot.