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Which Crtrdg- Short barrel do everything hunting rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1770896" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Like most handling recoil is a state of mind and recoil doesn't bother me if it solves the problem of not getting trampled or eaten. Everyone has their limit and it doesn't have anything to do with toughness. The nervous system has the most effect on a persons ability to handle recoil. Jokingly, I tell people that I am brain dead and my nervous system is almost shut down. truth is I can handle between 80 and 90 ft/lbs for a few shots and after that the fun goes out of it. I tried the 50 bmg without the brake "Once".</p><p></p><p>The reason I often recommend a brake is not only the power of the cartridge but the weight. A light rifle has something called recoil velocity and the perceived recoil feels much worse/more because of the speed of the rifle coming back and hitting the shooter. I have had diminutive cartridges that were very punishing to the shooter, and effected his shooting. A brake reduces the recoil to a very pleasant/reasonable amount so the shooter can concentrate on hold, trigger control and not worry about getting whacked.</p><p></p><p>It is not good to fire a braked or un-braked rifle without hearing protection, But in some cases it could be the least of your problems If a dangerous animal has plans for you that are unacceptable.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1770896, member: 2736"] Like most handling recoil is a state of mind and recoil doesn't bother me if it solves the problem of not getting trampled or eaten. Everyone has their limit and it doesn't have anything to do with toughness. The nervous system has the most effect on a persons ability to handle recoil. Jokingly, I tell people that I am brain dead and my nervous system is almost shut down. truth is I can handle between 80 and 90 ft/lbs for a few shots and after that the fun goes out of it. I tried the 50 bmg without the brake "Once". The reason I often recommend a brake is not only the power of the cartridge but the weight. A light rifle has something called recoil velocity and the perceived recoil feels much worse/more because of the speed of the rifle coming back and hitting the shooter. I have had diminutive cartridges that were very punishing to the shooter, and effected his shooting. A brake reduces the recoil to a very pleasant/reasonable amount so the shooter can concentrate on hold, trigger control and not worry about getting whacked. It is not good to fire a braked or un-braked rifle without hearing protection, But in some cases it could be the least of your problems If a dangerous animal has plans for you that are unacceptable. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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