I agree, shot a light weight synthetic mountain rifle in 270 for years, a lot of kick when on the bench. Tried the 257wby, 3006, ....I've now fallen in love with the 260 and 708, I'll never shoot anything with more recoil unless I just take one out for nostalgia sake.
Same. People laugh at me but I WANT a heavy rifle. That’s why I bought my Bergara in 308. I’ve owned those lightweight rifles that kick and no thank you on that anymore. 308 is about as high as I want to go anymore as far as caliber goes.
a .308 will beat you up pretty good in a heavy rifle if you shoot 50-60 rounds in a day too.
Oh yeah definitely. I usually shoot 5-10 rounds before deer season starts then I’ll shoot it a couple times in the off-season. I had a Browning x-bolt (whatever their lightweight model is called) in 30-06 and you didn’t want to shoot that more than 5 times.
Yeah, I ran across a smoking deal on an older wood 700 mountain rifle in 308, with 165s, its got some kick to it.
Similar results from hard/firm plastic butt stock at shoulder contact.
My ideal weight for a hunting rifle is 8-9 lbs with scope. Without scope I wanna be in that 7-8 lb range. Bergara’s recoil pad isn’t the greatest but it’s suitable. It’s definitely not the worst I’ve ever had. Their comb height on their stock is perfect for me too.
I’m in the camp that says, if you’re going to buy, buy something smaller. Your selection on calibers is fine but I’d find something with a smaller case.
The 270 or 300 win will do anything you want to do with bullet construction fitting the task at hand and good placement on game.
I ran the gamut on 7’s from 7mm-08 up through the STW. Most are gone now and not due to ineffectiveness . Just no need for a mag IMO. On the 30’s, I started and finished with a 308. I’ve taken more game with one .308 rifle than all the others combined. If forced to put a number on it, I’d bet I’m north of 1700 rounds through it. It just works and inexpensive to shoot.
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The stock on this fits me well. The barrel gets smokin hot and in need of a cool down before I get fatigued. It will punish you prone. I like off hand, kneeling, or MPAJ.
On recoil, to the guy that says recoil doesn’t bother him, ask how many barrels he’s shot out.
Sorry Dub. Not the best photo with another barrel in the way. I need to do some cleanup this weekend.Well said.
I had to look at that pic a couple times....then let it sink in.
Scoped weight....very impressive.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Wilson Combat comes out with after buying Ultralight Arms.
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for years resulted in having to have basically my arms cut off and sewed back on. Carrying heavy rifles in the field are over for me. I am no effected by recoil until like many of you I get home and have a case of ( like dub says?) Wimp shoulder. Tis a good feeling
Teddy Roosevelt and his son killed about everything in Africa with an '06, from lions and buffalo to elephants and rhino. It's still about impossible to beat a 30-06 as an all-around big game rifle.
