Cheeseybacon
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What do you folks know of that's available in the way of powerful, yet fairly low-recoil rifles? My dad's birthday is coming up, as is deer season and I was thinking about getting him a new rifle since he constantly complains about his present rifle, an ancient 30-06. He says he's getting older and can't take the recoil like he used to. I personally don't mind it, but then again I'm a mere 25. Nevertheless I think I'd like to get him a new rifle if it will make hunting more for him enjoyable in his older age.
I heard him talking a lot about something called a "short magnum" or something to that extent. Basically it had a fat, short case, instead of the longer, smaller-diameter cases. The idea being you get the same amount of power, but somehow having a wider, shorter case effects the manner in which the powder burns/pressure builds, which results in reduced recoil. Anyone know where I'm going with this or am I crazy?
I heard him talking a lot about something called a "short magnum" or something to that extent. Basically it had a fat, short case, instead of the longer, smaller-diameter cases. The idea being you get the same amount of power, but somehow having a wider, shorter case effects the manner in which the powder burns/pressure builds, which results in reduced recoil. Anyone know where I'm going with this or am I crazy?