[Marshall]

I'm considering picking up one of the synthetic BAR's in 300WM. How do they compare in felt recoil to a BBR or A-Bolt in .30-06, for example? Does the gas action of the semi-auto soak up some recoil in comparison to a bolt gun? I've never shot a 300WM much less one in a BAR.

Thanks.

[saddlebum]

yes it does help with recoil a bit.

[browningguy]

I've got one in '06 and one in .270, they seem to be a little lighter recoil than my equivalent weight bolt rifles.

[BADSBSNF81]

Have one in 338 Win Mag. I've put 50 to 100 rounds through it at one time on more than one occassion. Recoil is more of a solid push. The gas action does make a difference.

[robctwo]

I have the BAR Stalker in 300 WSM with Boss and in .308 without BOSS. I think that the BOSS further reduces recoil so that the 300 WSM has less felt recoil to me. Criticism of the 300 is 3 round capacty. In it's favor, it really shoots well.