Roan
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Recoil on the .458 SOCOM is heavy. However, Felt Recoil will depend largely on the setup of the weapon. With the AR Platform, using the stiffer springs it came with and Magpul UBR (the only telescoping stock really suited for the .458 SOCOM) the recoil is spread out over a longer period of time. Thus, my Mosin Nagant M44 has a much more brutal kick, but the .458 SOCOM pushes me back more but is more pleasant. Whether your wife likes it is largely based on how recoil resistant she is and whether she likes recoil.
In summation: I can fire far more rounds through my .458 SOCOM than I can my M44 before I call it quits, but it definitely lets you know that you fired the weapon.
In summation: I can fire far more rounds through my .458 SOCOM than I can my M44 before I call it quits, but it definitely lets you know that you fired the weapon.