Another which cartridges thread

[jbo829]

Hello fellow members I have a small question that I know a lot of people will start with some hate but I recently had back surgery still in the recovery stages talked to my doctor/surgen about shooting guns again while this man enjoys the same sport he told me to stick with lighter recoiling guns I have a few guns none with a brake he said recoil might be alittle to much the guns are as following
.280 rem
338 win mag
300 wsm
325 wsm

so now I finally get to my question I'm wanting to buy or build a rifle that is lightweight but not heavy on recoil been really thinking hard about a 6.5x47 or creedmore or a 6.5 sst or 6.5 ss but with all this crazy COVID crap brass powder and everything is crazy to find which would be a better option keeping all this in mind I will just be plinking and hunting white tails

TIA

 

[elkaholic]

Hello fellow members I have a small question that I know a lot of people will start with some hate but I recently had back surgery still in the recovery stages talked to my doctor/surgen about shooting guns again while this man enjoys the same sport he told me to stick with lighter recoiling guns I have a few guns none with a brake he said recoil might be alittle to much the guns are as following
.280 rem
338 win mag
300 wsm
325 wsm

so now I finally get to my question I'm wanting to buy or build a rifle that is lightweight but not heavy on recoil been really thinking hard about a 6.5x47 or creedmore or a 6.5 sst or 6.5 ss but with all this crazy COVID crap brass powder and everything is crazy to find which would be a better option keeping all this in mind I will just be plinking and hunting white tails

TIA

Everything in stock for the Shermans. ifcthat helps

 

[Ranger Rick]

JB, I've had two back surgeries with fusion hardware from my first surgery. So I understand your scenario. You really need to be careful as your back/body is different after your surgery. I have an unbraked Remington 700 5R Gen 2 6.5 Creedmoor that has a 24" barrel, and it has a mild recoil plus excellent accuracy (consistent 0.40 MOA). There are several options for factory ammo, and that is an additional plus for me. Best wishes on your recovery and future hunting & shooting.

 

[jbo829]

Everything in stock for the Shermans. ifcthat helps

Thanks rich will look deeper into this when I get back

 

[cape cove]

The 7mm/08 is a great round with not bad recoil. Will do anything the 270 will do with less powder and recoil. JMO Best of luck on your recovery

 

[elkaholic]

Thanks rich will look deeper into this when I get back

God speed on your recovery!

 

[jbo829]

Thank you fellow mental recovery will be the hardest at 26 years young having the surgery and not being able to do much like I use really hits hard but I'm glad I went with the surgery

 

[Jud96]

I would have a good muzzlebrake installed on all your rifles and they'll all be very manageable. To be safe, I would just brake the 280 and the 300 WSM. Both of them will be like shooting a 243 after you get them braked.

 

[LVJ76]

Its obvious you want a 6.5 something, so I'd go woth the 6.5 CM. Lower recoil than the short magnums and with a brake even better, last thing you want is to mess up your back or worse.

As sexy at the 6.5 SS is I'd play it safe just in case and go lighter. Plus the CM has far more brass and options available.

Stay safe

 

[sierracharlie338]

I'll second the 7-08. If you just have to have a 6.5 and reload, then go 260/260ai. If you don't reload the creedmoor/man bun.

 

[LVJ76]

I'll second the 7-08. If you just have to have a 6.5 and reload, then go 260/260ai. If you don't reload the creedmoor/man bun.

I'm curious if the Man Bun comes in the box with the rifle Lol, and if it matches your hair color. What if you bald? Lol

 

[jbo829]

I'm a really big 7mm fan
7-08 is almost like a 7x57 my father has

 

[LVJ76]

I'm a really big 7mm fan
7-08 is almost like a 7x57 my father has

If you like the 7mm I'd go with the 7mm-08, been using it for 30+ years. Seemed like you wanted to stick with a 6.5, but between the two the 7mm-08 hands down

 

[MagnumManiac]

My 6.5x47 is very mild on recoil, is built on a Rem 700 VSSF II with barrels in 22-250, 22-250AI and the 6.5x47.
Can see hits in the scope with my rest set up, but usually the muzzle rise is a little too high from other positions.
I had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder and full replacement on the left. Recovery for both was a bit over 2 years and I took to shooting the 22-250 as soon as my sling/harness came off and my rehab dude said I could shoot again, probably just under 6 months, no set-backs with rehab from shooting so I was happy.
My left shoulder has not taken the replacement well and it will never be 100%, so do what you can to enjoy this wonderful sport.

Cheers.