45-70 recoil?

[ALLANGT]

Ok I am not set up to reload and won't be for sometime.
That being said, what factory 45-70 loads seem to have the least amount of recoil?

[quickdtoo]

Any of the 300gr loads from Remington, Winchester or Federal are loaded to trapdoor levels, as are the 405gr Remingtons which have a bit less recoil, pick the one that shoots best.

Tim

http://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm

[ALLANGT]

Any of the 300gr loads from Remington, Winchester or Federal are loaded to trapdoor levels, as are the 405gr Remingtons which have a bit less recoil, pick the one that shoots best.

Tim

http://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm

Thanks.
I figure if I go to the range and shoot a few boxes my shoulder will appreciate the advice.

[Swampman]

I find the Remington 405 factory loads to be very pleasant.  The recoil pulse seems not to be as sharp as the 300 grain loadings.

[cwlongshot]

I find the Remington 405 factory loads to be very pleasant.  The recoil pulse seems not to be as sharp as the 300 grain loadings.

 I agree, the 405's seem a bit lighter to me as well.

 If your shooting a Handi, you could remove the recoil pad and fill with lead shot and or add a good recoil pad. like a Simms laboratories or a Kick-eez. Both do a GREAT job of removing the sting form any kicking caliber.

 CW