Hunting rifle recoil revisited.

[22-rimfire]

H&H: Do you have an opinion on the 375 Ruger? Initial reports were that it had less recoil and as much power as the 375H&H. Read another article and they listed it as having more recoil in the guns they were using. I guess at this point, the guns were all Rugers.

 

[H&Hhunter]

I don't have an opinion on the .375 Ruger because I haven't had the opportunity to play with one yet.

My initial guess is that since it is slightly more powerful than a .375H&H that it will have slightly more recoil. I think it has like 3% more powder capacity.

I am also thinking that this round is going to be a winner. It does everything a .375H&H does plus a little in a non belted standard length case. I like the concept. Not enough to replac4e my time tested .375H&H's but I like the concept.

I also really like the configuration of both models. The Alaskan is almost a direct copy of a a couple of custom rifles I had built several years ago. I like the way these guys think!

Ruger has a winner with this one IMHO.

 

[Lambo119]

H&H,
Thanks for the straight dope. I kinda wondered why the CZ was at the bottom of the price range for a big bore. I am still interested in a Lott. What would be the best gun for the money that is chambered in .458 Lott?

 

[Geno]

I wonder how the new TC .375 will compare against the .375 JDJ based off of the .444 Marlin case.

Interesting thread. Thank-you.

Doc2005

 

[H&Hhunter]

Lambo,

Without a doubt the Ruger RSM is the finest production express rifle for the money.

 

[hobbeeman]

Would it be possible for you to further describe the proper stance and hold on these rifles? My son and I do most of our shooting at the bench, so I guess that adds to the felt recoil quite a bit. We have only in the last week, obtained a hunting lease that will allow us to shoot in other positions than those allowed at our club in town (standing, kneeling, etc.) The recoil of my Savage .308 hunting rifle is noticibly more than the recoil of my FR8 military surplus rifle and I would like to tame this down, since the Savage has nice optics and it was purchased for hunting. I would love to see pictures of the proper stance etc, or a link to a good educational site.

Thanks in advance,
David

 

[Art Eatman]

At the benchrest, I just add some padding between the butt pad and my shoulder. I'll even use a small sandbag, sometimes, for lengthy sessions with a non-"thumper". I'm not heavy into masochism.

In the field, I've never really felt the recoil. That's mainly due to my body being able to give with the recoil, from some less-rigid position.

I think that "stance" has more to do with getting a proper sight picture. But, leaning into a heavier-recoiling rifle will help in keeping your balance...

Art