recoil??

It's a tough comparison, since the stock design on a shotgun is way different than most CF rifles. Shotguns appear to recoil more due to their drop at the comb. And most shotguns weigh in less than the typical sporter rifle with a scope, about 1 to 2lbs. lighter.
I have a 300WSM in a rig that tips the scales at just shy of 8 lbs. and shooting 165gr. reloads at 3130fps, it recoils less than the 8-3/4 lb. 300 win mag I used to own, The amount of powder a cartridge digests plays quite a role in the amount of recoil a rifle will produce.
Stock design is another factor, high combs, wide butt pads, and a decent recoil pad are a necessity.
 
I find that if you take the right stance for a shotgun and lean forward, the recoil doesn't hurt, though it does kick up the muzzle quite a bit.

-Rohann
 
I refuse to shoot anything that recoils hard these days, be it a Cooey 12 gauge with a 1 1/2oz. slug or a 600 Mohawk in 308 off the bench.

All my rifles that have even a hint of heavy recoil get recoil pads, stocks adjusted, recoil dampning devices, and /or mass added with lead.
I will use everything to reduce recoil but install a brake, because I don't like the extra noise and muzzle blast.
Cat
 
The trick to shoot recoiling rifles from the bench is to pile the sandbags up higher. This will cause you (the shooter) to sit with your head higher & with a straight back, not hunched down behind the rifle. This allows the shooter to roll back easier with the rifle when it moves during recoil.




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If you use a recoil calculator you will find that an average weight shotgun with magnum slugs recoils significantly more than most rifles right up to the .378WTHBY MAG.
I have shot a 500 N/E Double rifle with full house loads on a few occasions and I can say it was far more pleasant to shoot than my sluggun with magnum sabots!
If you want a real treat for recoil use a light synthetic shotgun with 3.5 turkey loads... not many rifles even come close for recoil energy or recoil velocity!
 
BIGREDD said:
If you want a real treat for recoil use a light synthetic shotgun with 3.5 turkey loads... not many rifles even come close for recoil energy or recoil velocity!
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Absolutely right. There's a reason Benelli sells an aftermarket recoil reducer. I've fired a Nova with a 3.5" and once was enough.:eek:

Any rifle or shotgun kicks more from the bench but I'd rather sight in a .375 than my slug gun. Off hand neither is too punishing but on the bench I want all the sandbags I can get.
 
mjcurry said:
ive heard that 12 gauge slug loads are pretty much equal with 300 wsm or bigger. is this true?? thanx




matt
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I ran some #'s through RCBS Load recoil calculator. With Lefty ####'s numbers for 300's:

300WSM, 7lb15oz rifle, 165gr bullet, 66gr powder, 3130fps 27.3ft/lbs

300WM , 8lbs12oz rifle, 165gr bullet, 77gr powder, 3200fps 28.7ft/lbs:rolleyes: WAY more recoil!


I know nothing about shotgun loading or ballistics, I pulled these #s of the net, someone who is knowledgable can tweak these numbers if I am very far off:

12ga, 7lb shotgun, 1-1/4oz slug, 22gr powder, 1400fps 34.6ft/lbs


Like I say, I know nothing about shotgun, the above numbers could be way off.
 
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