.308, recoil and other calibers?

[bangswitch]

Four factors affect felt recoil
1- powder load
2-bullet weigh
3-rifle weight
4-action type

To reduce recoil, use lighter bullets and/or lighter powder loads, a heavier rifle, or get a semiauto action.

It's easy to see the difference in rifle weight and action type. I was shooting my M1A, a semiauto .308 that weighs around 9 lbs. My buddy gave me his Ruger Gunsite to try, it's also a .308, but is a bolt action that weighs only 7 lb. or so. First round, I thought the gun had blown up, it kicked so hard. I can shoot my Springfield all day and not get sore. I gave my buddy his Ruger back after only three rounds; even with a shotgun recoil pad, it hurt like hell to shoot; my M1A has a metal buttplate and no bruised shoulder after 100 rounds.

 

[jeepguy]

I have a ruger .308 GSR ss 18" scout & I didn't like the recoil at all. With the barrel being threaded I bought a Smith Enterprise muzzle brake & now it's very pleasant to shoot. Don't know if this helps, I just thought I would pass this along.

 

[huntinfool87]

243 is great for hunting and target shooting with the right set up a 243 can be a 1000 yard gun. You might also look into a 260 Remington great for all of the above and fun to hand load for.

 

[ford8nr]

BEST invention made is a PAST wearable recoil pad. I shoot 50rd vintage military matches using STEEL butt plated rifles. Without the pad I'm getting recoil conscience after 25rds, with the pad I've shot 2-50rd matches in a day without concern with only a t shirt underneath.

 

[jogar80]

Oh just add some lead in the buttstock and be done with it!!! Cheapest and easiest way to go.