Help Please,I`m a Wimp

Like previously mentioned a Limb Saver reccoil pad will make a world of difference. My 7mm Rem Mag was a very shootable gun but after 40-60 rds I found myself starting to become very aware of the upcoming recoil from the next shot. After the Limb Saver pad it feels like firing a .243. Another options to reduce the recoil would be a muzzle brake, but there will be a substantial increase in noise for you and anyone near you. When benching/sighting in wear a thicker jacket/sweater to help absorb even more recoil. The 7x57 and .308 would both be great choices for you..
 
If it is for black bear and moose and under 200 yards and you want the lightest recoil in a bolt action - a 243 Win will work fine with quality 90 grain or heavier bullets. Shot placement is the key.

If you want a larger caliber and light recoil buy a BAR...
 
I think that the bottom line for Moose and bear, and without much recoil would be the 30/30 for short to mid range or the 7mm/08, the .303 is also a good cartridge for these tougher animals, without the recoil. If you like leverguns, the .35 Rem. works good, and has low recoil.IMHO these rounds kick slightly less then the .308/-30/06.
 
I would say .30-06 they are not that bad of a recoil. Try regular factory loads in 180 grain, if that's to much recoil Remington a brand called Reduced Recoil I believe, available through Cabela's for sure, probably your local gunshop would be able to get them in for you as well. I've heard stories that they similar to the .308 in recoil. I hope this has helped you out, good luck and happy hunting!!!!!
 
If as you say you can manage the recoil of a 12 ga shotgun without issue, you don't really need to be concerned with the recoil from a modern rifle chambered for any medium capacity cartridge. Just insure the rifle fits, wears a good quality pad, and that the scope has suffiecient eye relief so as not to hit you in recoil. When shooting, take your time and don't attempt to fire a large number of rounds at a single sitting. Don't continue to fire your rifle until it hurts you; if 3 rounds feels like enough, take a break for a few minutes, go check your target, then try 3 more. If you took up handloading, you could taylor the ammo to your comfort level, regardless of cartridge.
 
Add a great recoil pad.
Make sure the eye relief is set correctly.
Add a muzzle brake if you really feel the need.
 
Grab yourself either a 270 or 30-06 (which ever caliber you think you would benifit from, both are capable for the job you listed) andmake sure you get them in "full wood" stocks, not a synthetic stock. Then go spend an extra $40 and get yourself a LimbSaver recoil pad for it. Will drop the perceived recoil to about that of a "hot" 223 or a very light birdshot load in a 12 gauge.
 
I am of slight build - read no meat on shoulder - so I have some tricks that may help.

Avoid Winchesters levers - they have too much drop in the stock - causing cheek-slap/bent glasses as well as a sore shoulder.

Cut the stock shorter and bring the butt down onto the chest muscle - an over- length stock is a killer.

Pull it in tight to the shoulder - really tight - so it has no wind-up - the shoulder has to move right from the instant of ignition.

Recoil pads are nice but may make the stock so long as to put the butt out too far on the shoulder - try a shorter gun - you wear lots of clothing in hunting season. A towel folded and laid over the shoulder under your coat will help.

Even a 243 can hurt if the gun is light , stock is long or if it is held loosely.

22.250 has almost no recoil - I've taken three bears but moose - no. Other guys say 308 or similar - they are right - I think.

Now the psych part - think happy thoughts about the upcoming shot and recoil - this is nothing to dread but rather to anticipate with joy - like a kiss. Grab a gun and dry fire with that in mind. So you clicked teeth -it was still fun!
 
you can flinch like a mad man with a shotgun and the effects within 30 yards wouldn't hardly be noticed .

forget at the suggestions of 30-06.

you need trigger time with a lighter gun and i doubt your wby is the answer.

you have flinching issues because of the shotgun which is the suggested pull the trigger when on target.

you must practice either dry firing and squeezing the trigger or shooting and practicing the squeze.

chambering chooses from me to you are

308 7-08 possible 7remmag 6.5x55 has killed many a moose and a 270 also. BUT YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PUT THE BULLET INTO THE BOILER ROOM WITH ANY GUN.

YOU MUST OVERCOME FLINCHING WITH THE RIFLE

but you need a gun that isn't going to punish you.

TJW
 
Sniper### said:
You regularily shoot with a 12 gauge and you say you're afraid of recoil ?!?! a good recoil pad will take a lot of the recoil away.. I don't know what kind of insane recoil you expect but I would say a 12 gauge generally has more recoil then most large calibers (.308, 30-06, etc.)
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unless he is using a lot of lighter loads?

EDIT:

Nevermind I posted before I read that he is an avid waterfowl hunter :p
 
At the bench the perceived recoil is much greater.You are trying hard to not move, to be steady, to get a good hold and unfortunately for many they anticipate the rifle going off.This creates the flinch from expecting the recoil.You upper body is going to feel much more force when seated as opposed to standing, also when shooting at game you are focused on the animal more and do not notice the recoil, sometimes adrenaline pumping causes people to not even remember squeezing the trigger or feeling the shot.

Purchasing a Caldwell leadsled would be a great tool for your sighting in and practice time at the range, it absorbs a huge amount of recoil and steadies the rifle for sighting in.

Practicing with a small chambering like others have suggested will get your technique figured out so that you can be more comfortable shooting and develop positive skills.

I do also think that deciding on a small chambering is not the solution to your issue but practice, fit of rifle and technique are.

You may want a rifle that allows you to practice lots without punishing your shoulder and allow you to grow confident in your ability.

So, IMO a good practice/target/hunting chambering would be a modestly weighted rifle with a scope in something like .260, 7mm-08, 257 , 25-06 , 308, or similar.

Remember that comfort and fit are the biggest factors when developing good shooting skills and accurate groups.

Hope this helps.
 
Well what you need is a .460wby mag. It has no recoil. Honest!

To tell yea the truth, I can't tell the difference in recoil from a .243 - 30-06. 300win mag I start to notice a difference. I know a lot of people at my range are like that too but I also know a few of people who are really sensitive to recoil and easily tell the difference.

I haven't shot a moose before so I can't tell you what works well for killing one. I only just ordered my first hunting rifle in .270win and that's going to be my whitetail / mule deer gun. I would just practice shooting more before you even think about big game and dangerous game hunting.
 
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