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<blockquote data-quote="MN Hunter" data-source="post: 383630" data-attributes="member: 15426"><p>What kind of rifle are you looking for?</p><p>Factory gun weighing plus or minus 7 pounds?</p><p>Factory gun heavy barrel - Rem Sendero - 8 1/2 pounds?</p><p>Custom gun weighing 10 - 15#'s?</p><p></p><p>I can comfortably tolerate the recoil of my Rem 700 in 300 win mag.</p><p>I also have a Rem 700 Sendero in 300 win - it has one of Center Shot Rifles 3 port brakes on it - the recoil is minimal - more of a push than a sharp crack.</p><p>I also have a 338 rum built by Defensive edge - the gun and scope weigh close to 10#'s - it has the DE brake on it - I would say that the recoil is less than a 308 - again its more of a push.</p><p>Brakes are great - however you will need to wear hearing protection even when hunting - check out the walker game ears.</p><p></p><p>Like others mention the tolerance for recoil is a very subjective thing - I am 6'1'' 200#'s my wife is 5'4" and 105# - I would say our tolerance is about the same - both comfortable with the 300win - we both like brakes after that.</p><p></p><p>If you dont want a brake and want to shoot a large caliber you may want to look at going with a heavier gun. The extra weight will help reduce felt recoil.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MN Hunter, post: 383630, member: 15426"] What kind of rifle are you looking for? Factory gun weighing plus or minus 7 pounds? Factory gun heavy barrel - Rem Sendero - 8 1/2 pounds? Custom gun weighing 10 - 15#'s? I can comfortably tolerate the recoil of my Rem 700 in 300 win mag. I also have a Rem 700 Sendero in 300 win - it has one of Center Shot Rifles 3 port brakes on it - the recoil is minimal - more of a push than a sharp crack. I also have a 338 rum built by Defensive edge - the gun and scope weigh close to 10#'s - it has the DE brake on it - I would say that the recoil is less than a 308 - again its more of a push. Brakes are great - however you will need to wear hearing protection even when hunting - check out the walker game ears. Like others mention the tolerance for recoil is a very subjective thing - I am 6'1'' 200#'s my wife is 5'4" and 105# - I would say our tolerance is about the same - both comfortable with the 300win - we both like brakes after that. If you dont want a brake and want to shoot a large caliber you may want to look at going with a heavier gun. The extra weight will help reduce felt recoil. [/QUOTE]
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