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Offline ourabmen

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Some notes on recoil
« on: March 19, 2006, 09:41:55 PM »
There seem to be a lot of "new rifle questions" all with questions"about hwo they recoil?"   I to am in the throws of retooling my arsenal.  

Here are some recoil figures on comonly asked about rounds, compared to some shot gun data.  I found this to be very interesting indeed.  Enjoy, and good luck on your new thubder stick.

PS: YMMV, and thanks to Chuck Hawks for his work on this,


Cartridge (Wb@MV)                   Rifle Wt.       Recoil energy  
270 WSM (150 at 3000)                    8.0              18.9                

7mm-08 Rem. (140 at 2860)              8.0             13.9                

7mm WSM (150 at 3000)                  8.0              20.1                
7mm WSM (160 at 3000)                  8.0              21.9                
   
7mm Rem. Mag. (150 at 3110)         8.5               21.7                
7mm Rem. Mag. (154 at 3000)         9.0               21.4                  
7mm Rem. Mag. (160 at 2950)         9.0               20.3                  
7mm Rem. Mag. (175 at 2870)         9.0               21.7                  

7mm Wby. Mag. (154 at 3260)         9.25             27.6                  
7mm Wby. Mag. (162 at 3200)         9.25             22.3                  
7mm Wby. Mag. (175 at 3000)         9.25             22.2                  

Cartridge (Wb@MV)                   Rifle Wt.       Recoil energy       Recoil
30-06 Spfd. (150 at 2910)               8.0               17.6                  
.30-06 Spfd. (165 at 2900)              8.0               20.1                  
.30-06 Spfd. (180 at 2700)              8.0               20.3                  
.30-06 Spfd. (200 at 2620)              8.5               23.1                

300 WSM (150 at 3300)                  8.25              22.5                  
.300 WSM (180 at 2970)                 7.25              27.1                  
.300 WSM (180 at 2970)                 8.25              23.8                  

.300 Win. Mag. (150 at 3320)          8.5               23.5    .
 300 Win. Mag. (165 at 3110)          8.0               26.2              
.300 Win. Mag. (180 at 2960)          8.5               25.9                    
.300 Win. Mag. (200 at 2950)          8.5               30.9                  

Cartridge (Wb@MV)                   Rifle Wt.       Recoil energy      
 338 Win. Mag. (180 at 2960)           8.5             28.9                    
..338 Win. Mag. (200 at 3000)           8.5             33.3                  
.338 Win. Mag. (210 at 2872)           8.5             34.1                    
.338 Win. Mag. (225 at 2780)           8.5             35.2                    
.338 Win. Mag. (250 at 2650)           8.5             37.0                  

Gauge, length (oz. shot@MV)      Gun weight (lbs.)  Recoil energy (ft. lbs.)
28 gauge, 2.75" (3/4 at 1200)              6.0                     12.8
20 gauge, 2.75" (7/8 at 1155)              6.5                     14.4
20 gauge, 2.75" (7/8 at 1200)              6.5                     16.1
20 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1165)                 6.5                     19.0
20 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1220)                 6.5                     21.0
20 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1175)           6.5                     25.0
20 gauge, 3" (1 1/4 at 1185)               6.5                      31.0
16 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1220)                7.0                      21.5
16 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1185)          6.5                      24.0
16 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1240)          7.0                      27.6
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1125)                7.5                      15.8
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1180)                7.5                      17.3
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1290)                7.5                      20.8
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1145)          7.5                      19.8
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1145)    8.0                           18.5
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1220)          7.5                      23.0
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/4 at 1220)          7.5                      26.0
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/4 at 1330)          7.5                      32.0
12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/2 at 1260)          7.5                      45.0
12 gauge, 3" (1 5/8 at 1280)              7.5                      52.0
12 gauge, 3" (1 7/8 at 1210)              7.5                      60.1
12 gauge, 3" (1 7/8 at 1210)              8.75                     54.
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Some notes on recoil
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2006, 07:15:52 AM »
also, gun fit, and gun weight are very critical in how the shooter percieves the recoil.
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2006, 02:45:17 PM »
Just to add to that, like the last post, gun fit and weight and the recoil pad make a huge difference.  I have a savage in 308 with a thin rubber recoil pad that kicks pretty hard.  I also have a remington 700 in 300 mag with a limbsaver pad and it is more comfortable to shoot with hot 180 grain handloads than the 308 is with normal factory ammo.  They both weigh about the same also.  The table with recoil levels is a good starting guidline, but don't think just because one particular rifle is comfortable to shoot that a different make of gun will be too, even if they are in the same cartridge.
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2006, 04:56:53 AM »
Looking at the bottom of the list makes me wonder what the recoil is on my 7lbs 10oz Benelli SBE with the 2 1/4oz turkey loads. No wonder I dont want to shoot to many at a sitting.
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2006, 03:08:35 PM »
12 gauge, 3" (1 7/8 at 1210) 7.5 60.1
I fired one of those, sittin' down with my back up agin a tree. :shock: The next day I bought a 20 gauge for my turkey gun.    :?
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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2006, 04:38:33 PM »
This goes to show why despite all the hype I was surprised the first time I shot a rifle.  I grew up hunting with 12ga slugs and, later, heavy-loaded muzzleloaders.  A .30-06 or .308 is TAME compared to my experience.  I recently bought a 300 WM which I haven't shot yet, but it's a little on the heavy side (Sendero) so I don't think I'll have a flinch problem.
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2006, 01:10:56 AM »
hmmm i guess i never really noticed the 300 win mag kicking that hard maybe a little push but thats all...i dont have a sissy pad on it either. i am a pretty big boy though(6'3", 220) i guess i need a bigger gun :wink:

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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2006, 04:27:52 AM »
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You are right about that. I have a Laminated stock Sendero(limited run) in
300WM & due to the weight it is not bad at all.
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« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2006, 10:07:47 AM »
I don't have any problem shooting a 338 Win Mag or a 458. I just hold on tight and fire. :D
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