shotgun vs rifle recoil
05-10-2013 | 08:55 PM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,130
Likes: 0
From:
Yes I do believe that 23 ft.lbs. = 23 ft.lbs.
I also believe that good shooting form is the main factor in perceived recoil.
Ear plugs plus ear muffs lessens percussion, which also effects perception of recoil.
I also believe that good shooting form is the main factor in perceived recoil.
Ear plugs plus ear muffs lessens percussion, which also effects perception of recoil.
Last edited by Sheridan; 05-10-2013 at 08:57 PM.
05-11-2013 | 10:12 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,186
Likes: 0
From:
I have a 300 Win. Mag. I have hunted with it a bunch and been at the range with it often. On the bench, it is not waht I'd refer to as fun as far as sitting down for round after round. By the time I get to 100 shots or so, the fun factor starts to evaporate and precision shooting begins to take on a "work" factor. If you could find one for the guy to try out at the range, probably would not be a bad idea.
To answer your question, comparison to say a 2 3/4" , 12 ga. shotshell medium load as far as recoil, I'd say about the same.
To answer your question, comparison to say a 2 3/4" , 12 ga. shotshell medium load as far as recoil, I'd say about the same.
05-11-2013 | 12:01 PM
#16
Fork Horn
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Central Indiana
I have a 300 Win. Mag. I have hunted with it a bunch and been at the range with it often. On the bench, it is not waht I'd refer to as fun as far as sitting down for round after round. By the time I get to 100 shots or so, the fun factor starts to evaporate and precision shooting begins to take on a "work" factor. If you could find one for the guy to try out at the range, probably would not be a bad idea.
To answer your question, comparison to say a 2 3/4" , 12 ga. shotshell medium load as far as recoil, I'd say about the same.
To answer your question, comparison to say a 2 3/4" , 12 ga. shotshell medium load as far as recoil, I'd say about the same.
Last edited by batchief909; 05-11-2013 at 12:04 PM.
05-11-2013 | 10:49 PM
#17
Fork Horn
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: Mi.
100 shots of trap loads is a far cry from a belted magnum rifle in "felt" recoil. I know I shoot both.
100 rds of trap loads in or even the bit stronger sporting clays loads are doable. But one box of 20 7mm Rem mags is, to me, worse.
Weight of my two guns is part of it, the shotgun is heavier than the rifle. Also the shot gun is a auto & rifle a bolt action. These are major differences in recoil.
He'd best try some rifles for himself, it's the only way he's going to KNOW.
100 rds of trap loads in or even the bit stronger sporting clays loads are doable. But one box of 20 7mm Rem mags is, to me, worse.
Weight of my two guns is part of it, the shotgun is heavier than the rifle. Also the shot gun is a auto & rifle a bolt action. These are major differences in recoil.
He'd best try some rifles for himself, it's the only way he's going to KNOW.
05-12-2013 | 02:54 AM
#18
Thread Starter
Spike
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
I agree with you there. I have an 870 wingmaster and before I bought my 300 mag I shot it from a bench with loads that I mentioned in the first post that have 23ft lbs. Im not recoil sensitive and it felt just fine so I got the 300. And I have no issue with the 300. The only thing that is a little different is the 300 is a little sharper.
