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Lowering "RECOIL" for hunting & Shooting
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<blockquote data-quote="Dr. Vette" data-source="post: 727791" data-attributes="member: 22335"><p>If you're going on a guided hunt of any type (paying an outfitter) many of them do not allow semi-auto rifles because of the possibility of jamming as well as other reasons. It's just something to be aware of.</p><p></p><p>The 4-12x42 Burris Eliminator - if that's really the type of scope you want - would probably work just fine for you and save you $500 over the 4-16x50. You will have no problem with 12 power at 500 yards on an elk.</p><p></p><p>I'm assuming you will need to think about weight considerations. Have you thought about the Savage Long Range Hunter which comes with a nice cheek piece as well as a muzzle brake? At around $750-800 street price it's a great deal. Alternatively, pick out a different Savage of your choice and install your own cheek piece and preferred muzzle brake for under $1000. Many people find the thumbhole style of stock helps to decrease recoil, so a Savage 111 BTH in 30-06 with a muzzle brake added would give you the best of both worlds.</p><p></p><p>There are many ways that you can go here. I think you need to consider what type of stock you want, weight and caliber, and then go from there. Anything from 270/30-06 to 300WM to 300WSM or 338-06 would do the job for you with no problem, especially with a brake. My hunting/business partner has had neck surgery and uses brakes on his rifle with no problem at all.</p><p></p><p>Good luck in your search!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dr. Vette, post: 727791, member: 22335"] If you're going on a guided hunt of any type (paying an outfitter) many of them do not allow semi-auto rifles because of the possibility of jamming as well as other reasons. It's just something to be aware of. The 4-12x42 Burris Eliminator - if that's really the type of scope you want - would probably work just fine for you and save you $500 over the 4-16x50. You will have no problem with 12 power at 500 yards on an elk. I'm assuming you will need to think about weight considerations. Have you thought about the Savage Long Range Hunter which comes with a nice cheek piece as well as a muzzle brake? At around $750-800 street price it's a great deal. Alternatively, pick out a different Savage of your choice and install your own cheek piece and preferred muzzle brake for under $1000. Many people find the thumbhole style of stock helps to decrease recoil, so a Savage 111 BTH in 30-06 with a muzzle brake added would give you the best of both worlds. There are many ways that you can go here. I think you need to consider what type of stock you want, weight and caliber, and then go from there. Anything from 270/30-06 to 300WM to 300WSM or 338-06 would do the job for you with no problem, especially with a brake. My hunting/business partner has had neck surgery and uses brakes on his rifle with no problem at all. Good luck in your search! [/QUOTE]
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