I reminded myself of why I don't like magnums.

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I finally got the last 200 square bales off the field Thursday after work and decided to celebrate by shooting the 300 win mag my nephew gave me.
After 20 rounds from prone, I decided to stop.
My ladder test at 300 showed promise around 68 gr of 7977 and a 168 AMAX.
I woke up this morning with a nagging ache in my shoulder.
I guess an 8lb 300 isn't supposed to be shot like that
Another oddity was the 168s recoil was less sharp than the factory 150 grain ammo.
I'm going to try 180s also if I get time.
 
Sure it's not the hay bails lol, I don't miss doing them. We did just over 10k with two cuttings, sucks even more when you have a round bailer but the square fill the barn better.

Normally the heavier bullet you go the less sharpness, and more push. Maybe time to get a shooting jacket, it will even out the recoil to your shoulder or use a pad.
 
A friend of mine has a 7mm Mag. A very lightweight, synthetic stock 7mm Mag.

He keeps trying to get me to shoot it.

No thanks.

If it's too big to kill with my .30-06, I'm not interested in hunting it.
I've shot 3 7 mags. None were fun.
This is at least fun from a bench. I shot it laying in the back of my truck.
 
Sure it's not the hay bails lol, I don't miss doing them. We did just over 10k with two cuttings, sucks even more when you have a round bailer but the square fill the barn better.

Normally the heavier bullet you go the less sharpness, and more push. Maybe time to get a shooting jacket, it will even out the recoil to your shoulder or use a pad.
I like round bales myself. Like everything, it all comes down to what equipment you have on hand.

Magnums have never been a problem for me. Like Troy said, maybe a shooting jacket, or even a better recoil pad will help out.

In my area a .308 Win is all a guy will ever need. I own a .300 Win Mag, and it's my most accurate rifle but way overkill for MN. I hang on to it in case I ever get a Western hunt. A good recoil pad and for me, my hunting coat make recoil pretty much non existent. Also the adrenaline when the buck comes out of the woods and you pull the trigger, the recoil disappears.

180's will theoretically kick more than 150's or 168's. Good luck OP. 300 win is my second favorite cartridge of all time.
 
I remember the first time I heard a 7mm Remington Mag go off at a nearby bench at the range. I was maybe 16 and shooting a .22 with earplugs -- I swear I could feel the concussion of that rifle's muzzlebrake through the soles of my feet! Fortunately he quit after one magazine or we would have fled the range with bleeding ears.
 
Troy got it right......it's the bales!:)

My 375 is more of a push than either the 300 Win Mag or 338 WM, which are both a lot sharper recoil shooting 200, 210 & 225 gr bullets compared to the 300 gr. 375's. Will be interesting to see how the much lighter 338 recoils with same weight (300 gr) bullets as the 375 if/when I ever get around to working up that load.

Also, a lot depends on weight and stock fit, too. Your body absorbs more recoil in the prone position than it does off the bench as you become the "immovable object". Felt recoil will be less in any upright (offhand, sittin, benchrest) position.

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hps
 
Troy got it right......it's the bales!:)

My 375 is more of a push than either the 300 Win Mag or 338 WM, which are both a lot sharper recoil shooting 200, 210 & 225 gr bullets compared to the 300 gr. 375's. Will be interesting to see how the much lighter 338 recoils with same weight (300 gr) bullets as the 375 if/when I ever get around to working up that load.

Also, a lot depends on weight and stock fit, too. Your body absorbs more recoil in the prone position than it does off the bench as you become the "immovable object". Felt recoil will be less in any upright (offhand, sittin, benchrest) position.

Regards,
hps
From seated, it's nearly enjoyable. I like to shoot prone for load development.
 
Funny I've always felt a 7rem mag was mild kicking lol
Probably soaked up some stupid recoil in your time too:p:D

I finally got the last 200 square bales off the field Thursday after work and decided to celebrate by shooting the 300 win mag my nephew gave me.
After 20 rounds from prone, I decided to stop.
My ladder test at 300 showed promise around 68 gr of 7977 and a 168 AMAX.
I woke up this morning with a nagging ache in my shoulder.
I guess an 8lb 300 isn't supposed to be shot like that
Another oddity was the 168s recoil was less sharp than the factory 150 grain ammo.
I'm going to try 180s also if I get time.
What gun, and specifically what pad. That can change the whole experience.
I dont like 300s, unless they are pretty heavy. The RAM ive got was the most pleasant sub 9lb .300 ive shot, and i attribute that to the reasonably good squishy pad. The stock and gun itself is of the shape to be pretty uncomfortable, but it isnt.

Ive always found the 7mms pretty mild, except the browning Abolt in the factory stock....that thing was just plain nasty. Same gun in .375 and a squishy pad ant it dosent actually hurt anymore.
 
I like round bales myself. Like everything, it all comes down to what equipment you have on hand.

Magnums have never been a problem for me. Like Troy said, maybe a shooting jacket, or even a better recoil pad will help out.

In my area a .308 Win is all a guy will ever need. I own a .300 Win Mag, and it's my most accurate rifle but way overkill for MN. I hang on to it in case I ever get a Western hunt. A good recoil pad and for me, my hunting coat make recoil pretty much non existent. Also the adrenaline when the buck comes out of the woods and you pull the trigger, the recoil disappears.

180's will theoretically kick more than 150's or 168's. Good luck OP. 300 win is my second favorite cartridge of all time.
In MN, I would wear a coat year round;)
 
Sure it's not the hay bails lol, I don't miss doing them. We did just over 10k with two cuttings, sucks even more when you have a round bailer but the square fill the barn better.

Normally the heavier bullet you go the less sharpness, and more push. Maybe time to get a shooting jacket, it will even out the recoil to your shoulder or use a pad.
I can sell 1 round @ $35 or 20 squares @ $7.
I will have a pop-up loader before 2nd cutting.
I've used a pad from a bench when developing loads with my Whelen. It definitely helps.
I picked up a lead sled today.
 
Probably soaked up some stupid recoil in your time too:p:D


What gun, and specifically what pad. That can change the whole experience.
I dont like 300s, unless they are pretty heavy. The RAM ive got was the most pleasant sub 9lb .300 ive shot, and i attribute that to the reasonably good squishy pad. The stock and gun itself is of the shape to be pretty uncomfortable, but it isnt.

Ive always found the 7mms pretty mild, except the browning Abolt in the factory stock....that thing was just plain nasty. Same gun in .375 and a squishy pad ant it dosent actually hurt anymore.
P17 with a Monte Carlo stock. 22" light barrel. Recoil pad is a pachmyer that is starting to get hard.
The only 7s I shot were 2 a bolts and a cheap Mossberg.
This rifle is fine with 180 Hornady whitetail from a bench. It could also be that I haven't shot anything but my AR and 357 since deer season.
 
Probably soaked up some stupid recoil in your time too:p:D


What gun, and specifically what pad. That can change the whole experience.
I dont like 300s, unless they are pretty heavy. The RAM ive got was the most pleasant sub 9lb .300 ive shot, and i attribute that to the reasonably good squishy pad. The stock and gun itself is of the shape to be pretty uncomfortable, but it isnt.

Ive always found the 7mms pretty mild, except the browning Abolt in the factory stock....that thing was just plain nasty. Same gun in .375 and a squishy pad ant it dosent actually hurt anymore.
Worst gun I remember being the worst was that 700Ti my dad built in 350 rem mag, thing was less then 5lb. I've shot big stuff even a 600 nitrox but that little bugger sucked. Later dad build a similar gun, same 700 titanium but in 458 American for his buddy. I didn't get a chance to shot that one.
 
Worst gun I remember being the worst was that 700Ti my dad built in 350 rem mag, thing was less then 5lb. I've shot big stuff even a 600 nitrox but that little bugger sucked. Later dad build a similar gun, same 700 titanium but in 458 American for his buddy. I didn't get a chance to shot that one.
That 350 sounds like my 35 Whelen synthetic H&R.
I don't think a three legged ninja can kick that hard. It's the only rifle that drew blood from me. I was sitting with an old 4x32 Bushnell that has almost no eye relief.
 
I can sell 1 round @ $35 or 20 squares @ $7.
I will have a pop-up loader before 2nd cutting.
I've used a pad from a bench when developing loads with my Whelen. It definitely helps.
I picked up a lead sled today.
We never sold are bails unless someone was running low. Think they get about $60-$90 for a round 5x5 think square go for $5-$6

The sleds are nice.
 
We never sold are bails unless someone was running low. Think they get about $60-$90 for a round 5x5 think square go for $5-$6

The sleds are nice.
We didn't sell when I was a kid either. Now is more of a hobby that pays for me. Keeps me in shape too. I used to cuss the farmers that baled in the ground and paid me to pick them up. My dad used hay baskets. Now I'm one of those &$@# people who bale on the ground and pick them up.
My brother laughed at me this morning and said his 300 is why he bought a sled. So I took his advise.
I made my nephew shoot my Whelen, a 444 with leverevolution ammo, and a 360 DW in a 4 lb carbine.
The next time he came out, he was like here you go Uncle. I think it was pay back. Or he thinks I like being kicked.
 
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