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Gun Recommendation after shoulder surgery
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<blockquote data-quote="D2wing" data-source="post: 2435625" data-attributes="member: 38516"><p>I have been through this 3 times. I used an AR15 in .223, killed a huge 14 pt. Minnesota buck and plenty deer with it. Ignore posts about using 308 etc. They haven't felt the pain. Eventually, years, I was able to upgrade to 7-08 Tikka with a muzzle brake. I just had surgery on my right shoulder. I expect to be able to use the 7-08 by fall I hope but no shame in using an AR in .223, 55 gr soft points work just fine for heart shots. It depends on legality in your state. A light bolt action might work too.</p><p> I would avoid 6.8 and other heavy bullets for a year. .223 is plenty depending on how he heals. I have broken my right shoulder and torn rotator 3 times. for the first year or more weight and recoil can be very painful. </p><p> I am 74 but healthy and heal well. I am thinking about trying a 6.5 Creedmoore or .243 as well. Don't rush the guy. Better to heal well than to rush it and have long term pain.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D2wing, post: 2435625, member: 38516"] I have been through this 3 times. I used an AR15 in .223, killed a huge 14 pt. Minnesota buck and plenty deer with it. Ignore posts about using 308 etc. They haven't felt the pain. Eventually, years, I was able to upgrade to 7-08 Tikka with a muzzle brake. I just had surgery on my right shoulder. I expect to be able to use the 7-08 by fall I hope but no shame in using an AR in .223, 55 gr soft points work just fine for heart shots. It depends on legality in your state. A light bolt action might work too. I would avoid 6.8 and other heavy bullets for a year. .223 is plenty depending on how he heals. I have broken my right shoulder and torn rotator 3 times. for the first year or more weight and recoil can be very painful. I am 74 but healthy and heal well. I am thinking about trying a 6.5 Creedmoore or .243 as well. Don't rush the guy. Better to heal well than to rush it and have long term pain. [/QUOTE]
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