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What is your recoil threshold poll?
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<blockquote data-quote="Rob L." data-source="post: 2781772" data-attributes="member: 120811"><p>Even though I'm of medium build, 5'-11" and 190lbs, I have reached the recoil limit of nearly all my rifles while "benchrest shooting" except the Savage in .17 HMR up to the AR-15 in .223 or 5.56. I am 72 now, 73 this summer...</p><p>When verifying zero I use the led sled for the .340 and .378 Wby Mags, and even the 30-'06. I even use a shoulder pad, and I shoot pretty much year 'round with the larger mag calibers. However, once in the field and on an animal, it's like I never feel the recoil with any of them. I suppose there's something to be said for the adrenaline cursing through the veins at that moment. Both the .340 and .378 Wby Mags have factory muzzle brakes and are really not that bad, but I don't know the value in pounds of recoil?</p><p></p><p>Having said that, I described in another thread how punishing it was to shoot a .460 Wby Mag, which is definitely "over my limit". The recoil was so painful and gave me a headache...never again! Additionally, I recently got a CVA Wolf Muzzleloader for additional hunting season. It's a rather short and light (compared to the full size Wby Mark V 26"bbl). I was trying 320gr Maxi-ball, 350gr Maxi-Hunter and 420gr No Excuses bullets. Each tested with between 100gr to 120gr Triple 7 powder. I finally settled on the most accurate load which is the 420gr "No Excuses" bullet over 110gr 777 powder. Well, the recoil from that thing is quite an eye opener, and I'd have to say that is my max now!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rob L., post: 2781772, member: 120811"] Even though I'm of medium build, 5'-11" and 190lbs, I have reached the recoil limit of nearly all my rifles while "benchrest shooting" except the Savage in .17 HMR up to the AR-15 in .223 or 5.56. I am 72 now, 73 this summer... When verifying zero I use the led sled for the .340 and .378 Wby Mags, and even the 30-'06. I even use a shoulder pad, and I shoot pretty much year 'round with the larger mag calibers. However, once in the field and on an animal, it's like I never feel the recoil with any of them. I suppose there's something to be said for the adrenaline cursing through the veins at that moment. Both the .340 and .378 Wby Mags have factory muzzle brakes and are really not that bad, but I don't know the value in pounds of recoil? Having said that, I described in another thread how punishing it was to shoot a .460 Wby Mag, which is definitely "over my limit". The recoil was so painful and gave me a headache...never again! Additionally, I recently got a CVA Wolf Muzzleloader for additional hunting season. It's a rather short and light (compared to the full size Wby Mark V 26"bbl). I was trying 320gr Maxi-ball, 350gr Maxi-Hunter and 420gr No Excuses bullets. Each tested with between 100gr to 120gr Triple 7 powder. I finally settled on the most accurate load which is the 420gr "No Excuses" bullet over 110gr 777 powder. Well, the recoil from that thing is quite an eye opener, and I'd have to say that is my max now! [/QUOTE]
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