Recoil between two rifles??

[Elkwonder]

Will a 7mm-08 recoil be noticeably more than a 25-06 if the rifles are identical, weight and everything? I would be shooting around 120's in the 25-06 and 140's in the
7mm-08. Just comparing the two for a mountain rifle for mule deer and possibly pronghorns. Thanks

 

[AZShooter]

Use this:

Recoil Calculator

 

[MudRunner2005]

I would say they should be pretty close... The 7mm has a heavier bullet, with a little more than 1/2 the powder. The .25-06 has a lighter bullet, but alot more powder. To me, they feel similar...But I'm also not a recoil sensative person.

 

[Varberger757]

In this case you have to compare:

1. Bullet weight of each.

2. Seating depth of the bullets.

3. Powder charge


By this the subjective felt recoil should be about the same with both calibres.

 

[AZShooter]

Seating depth of bullet is a factor in recoil? Never heard that one before.

Here is what the aforementioned recoil calculator requires:

Bullet weight in grains
Velocity in fps
Powder charge in grains
Weight of firearm pounds

 

[The Oregonian]

This shows recoil essentially the same for an 8lb rifle...