Less recoil than .308 but more power than 30-30

MechAg94 · Aug 12, 2015

The ideas I had were for a different 308 or 44 Mag. 6.8 and 223 were already mentioned though I would say the LWRC is not the only 6.8 option. Lots of makers like Stag are cheaper. The Stag upper I have will do 1.5" groups with Hornady ammo. You might be able to find a bolt action rifle in that caliber also.

At under 100 yards 44 mag has plenty of accuracy. Out of a Marlin 1894 rifle, the recoil is not that bad. Plenty of power to take out hogs. You can also drop down to 44 special.

If you had the money to spend, an AR-10, M1A, or FAL style 308 semi-auto would likely have less recoil than your average bolt action. This is an expensive fix to your problem though.

rglong81 · Aug 12, 2015

Reloading is something I have an interest in down the road. I have been thinking about it for a few years now. More for prepping or availability rather than affordability. I have noticed buying ammo online opens up availability and often I can get twice the ammo for the same price as retail. Even so, I was more trying to find a new gun or caliber that fits my comfort level for carrying around and shooting a lot as I am a believer of arming myself with the biggest thing I can shoot comfortably, consistantly, and accurately. As I stated before, I don't know everything that is out there and desired some suggestions so I at least knew what ballpark I should be looking in. I do appreciate all the information.

I don't care for the pissing match about energy. Sucks the fun out of the discussion. I understand people may chime in just to say what they know and maybe they don't know everything and it is nice to dispell misinformation because the internet is full of it. Still, let's try to maintain a level of integrity. That is what thehighroad is known for and why I chose this board to join over some other ones.

As I understand it the 30-30 being a flat nose uses almost all it's energy upon hitting a target which also ends up knocking something like a deer off their feet. Where .308 retains it's energy beyond the target going straight through it. Some people consider that a waste of energy. I think the deer would have regrets either way.

An M1A Socom does sound like the one rifle that could fit almost any situation. Semi auto in a powerful caliber and even with the 16" bbl can still reach out to 600 yards and touch something. It's on the short list of firearms I want.

I can't remember the specific bullets I have fired from the GSR but I do know it was some Federal Fusion and some Nato white box stuff from Winchester. I know the NATO stuff in 9mm is 10% more pressure so in 7.62x51 it could be as well if not more.

Arkansas Paul · Aug 12, 2015

As I understand it the 30-30 being a flat nose uses almost all it's energy upon hitting a target which also ends up knocking something like a deer off their feet.

Don't believe everything you read on the interweb.

I've shot deer with a .30-06 moving much faster than a .30-30 bullet and the bullet did not exit. That essentially does what you're talking about, dumping all of the energy into the deer.

It jumped straight up in the air and ran for 100 yds. One lung was nicked and the other was pulverized.

The debate of whether you want a bullet to exit or not is an ongoing one that will likely never be settled. However, don't think of the .30-30 as a drop em' in their tracks, knock em' down every time round.
That round doesn't exist.

BCRider · Aug 12, 2015

rglong81 said:
....Even so, I was more trying to find a new gun or caliber that fits my comfort level for carrying around and shooting a lot as I am a believer of arming myself with the biggest thing I can shoot comfortably, consistantly, and accurately.....

Quoted from your last post.

The thing is that most of us can tolerate a heavy recoil for a shot or two such as perhaps needed to ensure a good hit while hunting. But we would not want to shoot loads of that much power for a longer range session other than just enough to confirm that we know where to set the sights or scope for zero. The rest of the time it would be nice to have a lighter recoil for range fun or general practice. Or may be for taking down lighter game where you don't want to shred it too badly.

You have two options for getting there. One is to reload so you can customize your ammo power and bullet to the needs of the moment. Or you can buy a variety of rifles each in a different caliber which suits what you want to do on any given day.

I'll suggest that it's easier to have a pocket full of different power level ammo than to pack two rifles around though.

And you're right that it's as much about having what you want available because you took the time to make up what you want.

So my suggestion is to not put it off any longer. Come on in, the water is fine. And with the variety of loads you can make I think you'll find that it's like having a half dozen rifles all rolled into one.

unwise11 · Aug 13, 2015

.243, .260, 6.5 creedmoor.

.308 is a pretty mild shooter, maybe consider a muzzle brake if you don't mind the extra noise.

Scoutdog99 · Aug 13, 2015

Try some reduced recoil 308 rounds to see if that helps, unless you are looking to buy a new gun.

Less recoil than .308 but more power than 30-30

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