Folks,
I'm thinking about getting an M1a/M14s type of rifle. I've seen several in the stores, but haven't had an opportunity to shoot one. Up till now, I've only had experience with small bore (.22/.223) or pistol caliber (.44sp) long guns. What's the recoil like with the M1a? It's it significantly higher than a .223 type of rifle? How does it compare with a 12 gauge shotgun? Is the rifle comfortable to shoot for long (time-wise, not distance) range sessions?
Sorry if this is a lame question, but Enquiring minds want to know. Unfortunately, no one I know has a .308 M1a/semi-auto. Some folks I know have bolt guns, but not a semi-auto in .308/30'06.
I've had a fair amount of experience shooting various handguns, and even have a titanium S&W .38 (that has a stout kick, but isn't too bad with normal, non P+ loads) as well as a compact .45, however, I haven't had a chance to shoot an M1a, and I'm wondering if the recoil would be uncomfortable for long shooting sessions. I don't get much of an opportunity to go to the range, and when I do, I like to shoot a lot of ammo. I don't mind some recoil, but, for example, I don't enjoy shooting the heavy big-bore stuff (.44 mag, .454, even .41 mag etc.)
Thanks!
IrvJr
I'm thinking about getting an M1a/M14s type of rifle. I've seen several in the stores, but haven't had an opportunity to shoot one. Up till now, I've only had experience with small bore (.22/.223) or pistol caliber (.44sp) long guns. What's the recoil like with the M1a? It's it significantly higher than a .223 type of rifle? How does it compare with a 12 gauge shotgun? Is the rifle comfortable to shoot for long (time-wise, not distance) range sessions?
Sorry if this is a lame question, but Enquiring minds want to know. Unfortunately, no one I know has a .308 M1a/semi-auto. Some folks I know have bolt guns, but not a semi-auto in .308/30'06.
I've had a fair amount of experience shooting various handguns, and even have a titanium S&W .38 (that has a stout kick, but isn't too bad with normal, non P+ loads) as well as a compact .45, however, I haven't had a chance to shoot an M1a, and I'm wondering if the recoil would be uncomfortable for long shooting sessions. I don't get much of an opportunity to go to the range, and when I do, I like to shoot a lot of ammo. I don't mind some recoil, but, for example, I don't enjoy shooting the heavy big-bore stuff (.44 mag, .454, even .41 mag etc.)
Thanks!
IrvJr