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If you were to buy a new hunting rifle for hunting larger game (moose, elk, grizzly....etc) what caliber would you get (for someone who is kinda recoil shy)? Hunting all over BC.

338 win
375 Ruger
....any others?
 
Well id keep using my 300wsm or a 300 mag i like both calibres but its more peronal preference if you dont feel safe when you dont have a 338 or 50 bmg... thats your choice and im sure a bunch of guys will say its all about shot placement and a 270 will work just fine which is true but there are mental issues about it aswell but yes if you are recoil shy get a 300 mag and get a good recoil pad and you should be fine.
 
Recoil shy? Anything 300 mag and has significant kick for those who are recoil shy. As stated a buzillion times before, bullet placement is more important, so whatever the shooter can tolerate and shoot well.

I'd say 7mm Remington mag. or 30-06 would be about where the average shooter starts really feeling it.
 
Theres lots of aftermarket additions you can put on a heavy recoiling round as well. muzzle break, a nice soft recoil pad.
 
Ruger30-06 said:
If you were to buy a new hunting rifle for hunting larger game (moose, elk, grizzly....etc) what caliber would you get (for someone who is kinda recoil shy)? Hunting all over BC.

338 win
375 Ruger
....any others?
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How bout a 35Whelen? Lighter rifle and less recoil than the two mentioned.

Remington makes the CDL in this caliber. Re-stocked in a good fiberglass stock would make a nice set up...



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A little recoil shy? Stick with what you have, some higher end hunting bullets and probably more than anything else, work on the accuracy and shot placement. Better that than going 375 H&H and not being able to effectively place the shot.
 
If you don't like recoil I'd stay with the 30/06(though not my cup of tea), but if you feel a need for more horsepower, I would go with a 220 gr. or even 200 gr. bullet, forget the fancy trick bullets. Practice alot with those loads and go hunting, you're good to go.
 
You have lots of good recommendations here, 30-06, 300 win mag with good bullets is a great combination.

FWIW, I don't find the recoil of a 35 Whelen with with fulljam loads to be significantly different from a 338 win mag.
 
how about a 338 federal...Im itching to get mine and try it out. Recoils like a 30-06 but gives options of bullets up to 225 grains at least
 
Gibbs has got it pegged. A 6.5x55 with 160 round nose or a 7x57 with 175's will shoot right through the front shoulders on a bull moose. Been there done that. Karamojo bell had it all figured out 70? years ago. Hosea Sarber shot 100's of alaskan brownies for the Alaska game dept. with a 6.5 mannlicher.
 
7mm Rem Mag for me. I'm not overly recoil sensitive and don't ever feel it shooting at things with hair on them, but it's no treat at the range - I shoot off bags, left hand back on my right shoulder so I get all the benefit of the recoil:eek:. A 300 Win Mag is for some reason even easier than the 7mm in the same gun, I've no idea why. Bottom line is it's all about fit and comfort with the gun - balance, feel, how does it swing laterally for you and most important do you like it? Shooting lots makes you a competent shooter. To be good or better you need to really like your rifle. Did you say griz? .300 Mag minimum, though the 7mm Rem Mag mows 'em down just fine - awesome energy at any range.
 
I understand that many Alaskan guides insist on a 375 as a minimum rifle for a client hunting BIG coastal grizz, though most will accept a 338.
 
.375 H+H..........you never feel the recoil when your hunting anyways, and you can train yourself not to flinch at the range.
 
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