Hunting rifle question.

Are you going to be loading your own ammunition, or just buying factory ammo? If the latter, I would choose from one of the following:

-.243
-.270
-.308
-.30-06

Any of them will likely be stocked by any ammunition seller and it is usually possible to find any of the above at lower prices than for other, less common cartridges. .243 will do the job for deer and black bear if recoil is a concern.
 
couple sugestions for 30/30 are very good but factor in stock design as the little levers with the curved but plates can increase felt recoil.
-30/30 in a savage bolt- mod. 340? very cheap gun to buy & feed.
- my vote would be 6.5x55 swede. 140 gr. for all ,ignore the 160 gr. bullets.I could go on for paragrahs about how good the swede is . the only downside is you realy have to reload for it.your shoulder will not believe the down range energy of this round.
 
broadhead67 said:
couple sugestions for 30/30 are very good but factor in stock design as the little levers with the curved but plates can increase felt recoil.
-30/30 in a savage bolt- mod. 340? very cheap gun to buy & feed.
- my vote would be 6.5x55 swede. 140 gr. for all ,ignore the 160 gr. bullets.I could go on for paragrahs about how good the swede is . the only downside is you realy have to reload for it.your shoulder will not believe the down range energy of this round.
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I own several 6.5X55's in fact my main hunting rifle is a 6.5X55, but the fact remains that the 140 factory round will recoil more than a 100 grain 243 Winchester, that is why Ii recommend it to recoil shooters that do not hand load.
Dow range energy means squat if you can't hit because of flinch, or even if you can but get laid up because of the recoil....
Cat
 
25-06 shooting 100gr ttsx bullets get a 7.5lb rifle and throw a scope and kic ezz recoil pad on it. I've never shot a 7mm-08 so I can't say it has more or less. 243 will work just learn where the vitals are on bears and use a premium bullet. Once hit give it a hour or so before you go follow him up
 
blasted_saber said:
Whom ever told you a 270 WSM has light recoil is either stupid, lieing, or has never fired one. Mine had more recoil then equivalent size and weight 3006.

I'd go either 6.5x55 or 7-08 if recoil really is a major concern. If its kind of a concern, then 308. All recoil less then a 3006 or 270 WSM and will do the job just as effectively.
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Think again,or in your case think.I have an x bolt,and an R1 in 270 wsm.They have light recoil,and would be siutable for him..:HR:
 
Thank you for all of you guyz for opinions.

Im owning marlin 336 30/30 now and previous owner installed good recoil pad

when I bought that rifle.

I went range yesterday and shot 2 box, it was ok at that time but I always

get my shoulder pain next day.

So, Im really considering less recoil rifle now, as many ppl said i may go with

243 first and will see from there.

Thank you for all of you again.


JP
 
Get yourself a Caldwells Lead Sled for at the range when you're pounding out the rounds.
Great investment and saves the shoulder as well.
Not to mention improves your MOA.
The one's that own them know they are a great investment.
I have one and use it at the range on all the shooters here.
Makes for a stress free day and no sore shoulder in the morning.
Looky.
 
OP- So we can probably assume you don't reload, since you're asking this question and aren't sure if you're really into hunting or not. So you should buy something that is common. Although the 6.5x55, .260, and 7mm-08 would all suit your recoil needs well, unless you can find a store that you are sure will stock ammo for these all the time, I'd suggest you get a .308.

Now, if you CAN find these others on the shelf all the time, then go for one of them, but if you want to be certain that you can always find ammo for your gun, then get the .308. It will kill moose and black bear very well, and will be pretty easy on the shoulder. 150 grains for deer, and 180 grains for moose. The Lead-Sled advice is also good.

My other suggestion is a .270. I find the recoil on that to be pretty tame, and with the right bullets it will also kill anything you want. 130 grains for deer and 150 grains for moose.
 
In your case I'd advise the 6.5x55 as well.

But the 7x57 or 270 would be good too.

It would be great if you could go to a range with someone who has all three to try them out. A good recoil pad will make a huge difference too.
 
It adds weight to the stock of the rifle, to help absorb the recoil.
Brownells sells versions for the butt and/or the forestock.
I added one to the butt of my .338WM to help tame it.
 
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