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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 514330" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>Great question. But... the math means almost nothing except as a relative comparison because every person is different. So, the exact calculation is moot because more velocity+energy vs lighter weight rifle/shooter == more felt recoil. </p><p> </p><p>The best thing to do is to shoot a lot of different rifles. </p><p> </p><p>There's no need to fear recoil. In fact, it's a good thing to practice without a brake every now and then to train yourself to follow through with each shot and not react to the recoil and/or the noise. </p><p> </p><p>A bipod or good front rest will promote good technique which is a whole other topic. Suffice it to say that if you hold the rifle correctly, you won't be injured from the recoil. So, it really is 99% mental. </p><p> </p><p>That said, an accurate magnum rifle with minimal felt recoil is a pleasure to shoot which results in more practice and better shooting. </p><p> </p><p>As stated by others, weight and brakes are very effective and I'm never ashamed to use one although you should be courteous and try not blasting adjacent shooters at the range. </p><p> </p><p>With or without a brake, you should always wear hearing protection. </p><p> </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 514330, member: 24624"] Great question. But... the math means almost nothing except as a relative comparison because every person is different. So, the exact calculation is moot because more velocity+energy vs lighter weight rifle/shooter == more felt recoil. The best thing to do is to shoot a lot of different rifles. There's no need to fear recoil. In fact, it's a good thing to practice without a brake every now and then to train yourself to follow through with each shot and not react to the recoil and/or the noise. A bipod or good front rest will promote good technique which is a whole other topic. Suffice it to say that if you hold the rifle correctly, you won't be injured from the recoil. So, it really is 99% mental. That said, an accurate magnum rifle with minimal felt recoil is a pleasure to shoot which results in more practice and better shooting. As stated by others, weight and brakes are very effective and I'm never ashamed to use one although you should be courteous and try not blasting adjacent shooters at the range. With or without a brake, you should always wear hearing protection. -- richard [/QUOTE]
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