Recoil of .458 mag.
02-16-2002, 08:52 PM
#11
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RE: Recoil of .458 mag.
Don't know if I'll ever have a need for a .458 mag. but, if I hit the lottery and go to Africa it will be a caliber I'd be comforable shooting. I'll have to admit, just looking at the size of the shell would scare away a lot of people.
02-17-2002, 05:45 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Recoil of .458 mag.
I've shot one with a light load and cast lead bullets before. It kicked less than my .308 but was much louder. I think the recoil of a full load in a heavy bolt action rifle shouldn't be too bad to shoot if you limit yourself to a few shots per outing and wore a recoil pad. The 450 marlins in the lightweight guide gun are a whole different story though.
