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What is your recoil threshold poll?
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<blockquote data-quote="QuietTexan" data-source="post: 2782468" data-attributes="member: 116181"><p>Browning A-Bolt Stalker in 30-06, about 8# with the scope, is the worst recoiling rifle I own. I have to put a foam earplug in my mouth shooting 180s or it will snap my jaw shut and make my teeth hurt. I blame the stock material and design for the perceived recoil issue with that rifle, it's hard tupperware and a really low monte carlo style cheek rest. Same 180gn loads out of a Bergara B-14 and I can shoot 50 in a row and be fine.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile 338 Lapua sending 300gn bulelts at 2700 FPS is no big deal. Better stock design, better stock fit, better materials. Even with only a TBAC "brake" that rated very poorly in the PRB test I can shoot it repeatedly without issue. Went through all 20 last range session with it, then switched over to the 300 RUM and ran a ladder test of 30 rounds. I bring my 22LR with me to plink with at the range, that'll reveal a flinch in a big hurry if you start getting shy shooting a boomer.</p><p></p><p>Stock FIT, not just weight, will make a big difference in perception.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QuietTexan, post: 2782468, member: 116181"] Browning A-Bolt Stalker in 30-06, about 8# with the scope, is the worst recoiling rifle I own. I have to put a foam earplug in my mouth shooting 180s or it will snap my jaw shut and make my teeth hurt. I blame the stock material and design for the perceived recoil issue with that rifle, it's hard tupperware and a really low monte carlo style cheek rest. Same 180gn loads out of a Bergara B-14 and I can shoot 50 in a row and be fine. Meanwhile 338 Lapua sending 300gn bulelts at 2700 FPS is no big deal. Better stock design, better stock fit, better materials. Even with only a TBAC "brake" that rated very poorly in the PRB test I can shoot it repeatedly without issue. Went through all 20 last range session with it, then switched over to the 300 RUM and ran a ladder test of 30 rounds. I bring my 22LR with me to plink with at the range, that'll reveal a flinch in a big hurry if you start getting shy shooting a boomer. Stock FIT, not just weight, will make a big difference in perception. [/QUOTE]
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