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Recoil solution
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<blockquote data-quote="jarnold37" data-source="post: 2096574" data-attributes="member: 29241"><p>There are sacrifices that can be made that may solve one problem but sometimes will create a different problem. In wanting to shoot longer distances, I realized I needed more remaining energy at those longer distances. Thus bigger capacity cartridges were needed. The recoil became a problem and made it harder to shoot accurately, remember this is long range hunting. I decided something needed to change because a clean shot without any sign of flinch became paramount. Most hunters count the ease of carrying and lightweight as their number one priority. Well,with me, I started hunting with heavier rifles. Yes it involved a sacrifice, Yes-it makes it more difficult to pack, but weight is the best way to reduce primary recoil-which is the opposite reaction of the energy expended to start the bulletin its travel. Secondary recoil is likened to jet propulsion, as the gases blow out the muzzle it pushes the rifle rearward. I tried muzzle brakes and they helped reduce the secondary recoil, but they drastically increase the noise level to the shooter. I use both and I always wear ear protection no matter what, even when shooting with no brake. But if listening while hunting is important, and you dont want to use ear protection then weight becomes your friend. The difference in a 7 lb rifle and a 14 lb rifle is very noticeable. But arranging priorities and sacrifices seems to come into factor. The only advantage to a light rifle is it is easier to carry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jarnold37, post: 2096574, member: 29241"] There are sacrifices that can be made that may solve one problem but sometimes will create a different problem. In wanting to shoot longer distances, I realized I needed more remaining energy at those longer distances. Thus bigger capacity cartridges were needed. The recoil became a problem and made it harder to shoot accurately, remember this is long range hunting. I decided something needed to change because a clean shot without any sign of flinch became paramount. Most hunters count the ease of carrying and lightweight as their number one priority. Well,with me, I started hunting with heavier rifles. Yes it involved a sacrifice, Yes-it makes it more difficult to pack, but weight is the best way to reduce primary recoil-which is the opposite reaction of the energy expended to start the bulletin its travel. Secondary recoil is likened to jet propulsion, as the gases blow out the muzzle it pushes the rifle rearward. I tried muzzle brakes and they helped reduce the secondary recoil, but they drastically increase the noise level to the shooter. I use both and I always wear ear protection no matter what, even when shooting with no brake. But if listening while hunting is important, and you dont want to use ear protection then weight becomes your friend. The difference in a 7 lb rifle and a 14 lb rifle is very noticeable. But arranging priorities and sacrifices seems to come into factor. The only advantage to a light rifle is it is easier to carry [/QUOTE]
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