recoil

[mjcurry]

hi their ive only shot shotguns before and was wondering what the recoil on a .30-06/.308 would compare to? (recoil wisemaybe a 2 3/4 slug round? thanx

 

[bcsteve]

If I remember right, the ft/lbs is about the same (30-06 vs 12g) but the 30-06feels "sharper" if it makes sence.

 

[Sasquatch]

If you are use to shooting a 12 gauge you will be fine with a .30-06 or a .308.
Don't even worry about it. We could go into detail about the exact ft. lbs of recoil, but there are many variables including bullet weight, velocity, weight of the rifle, the shape of the stock etc............but there isn't really much point, all in all recoil will be similar.

 

[MaxKW]

Like the other guys said if your comfortable with the shotgun you should be fine with a '06 or 308. they don't kick much but they are all that is needed for most North American game.

 

[mjcurry]

thanx alot im very comfortable with the twelve guageso i guess im good to go with buying a new rifle.

 

[Mumptia]

thanx alot im very comfortable with the twelve guageso i guess im good to go with buying a new rifle.

All companies are discontinuing the 30-06 so you'd better go with the .308

 

[sunray]

"...All companies are discontinuing the 30-06..." Absolute nonsense. Where do you get this kind of silliness?

 

[riverhunter]

"...All companies are discontinuing the 30-06..." Absolute nonsense. Where do you get this kind of silliness?

..i think mumptia was making a joke!! .....larry

 

[BIGREDD]

No Mumps is correct they are definitely discontinuing the 30-06...
and they are cancelling the Internet and Christmas as well.

 

[Mumptia]

"...All companies are discontinuing the 30-06..." Absolute nonsense. Where do you get this kind of silliness?

Easy SR, just funning ya late at night.