So just keep doing it till I get used to it??
Recoil
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Those are the correct PAST recoil pads: great for range work.
You have not said what bullet weight you are firing? I found with my T3 Lite that there was a very noticeable difference In recoil between the heavier (165 grain and 180 grain) bullets and the Sako 123 grain Gameheads. The 123 grains are what I use all the time now, and I don't notice the recoil at all.
You have not said what bullet weight you are firing? I found with my T3 Lite that there was a very noticeable difference In recoil between the heavier (165 grain and 180 grain) bullets and the Sako 123 grain Gameheads. The 123 grains are what I use all the time now, and I don't notice the recoil at all.
150gr
@Sheorsa , some good advice on here but as with the internet it is hard to tell who to listen to.
Are you a member of a rifle club? Try and join one when you can and get some qualified instruction.
Would recommend that you practise trigger control, sight acquisition and breathing with an air rifle or 22 rimfire first.
Shooting from prone with a bipod is the most stable but also transmits more recoil into the shooter. Unless you have good fundamentals the rifle won't feel comfortable so get the technique right then look at what fits best.
Good luck.
Are you a member of a rifle club? Try and join one when you can and get some qualified instruction.
Would recommend that you practise trigger control, sight acquisition and breathing with an air rifle or 22 rimfire first.
Shooting from prone with a bipod is the most stable but also transmits more recoil into the shooter. Unless you have good fundamentals the rifle won't feel comfortable so get the technique right then look at what fits best.
Good luck.
Partly - but it’s critical that you work on technique while doing so.
As technique improves, felt recoil declines, often substantially.
And it’s vital not to overdo it in any one session - little and often is far better than punishing yourself with tens of shots. That will just develop a flinch.
The difference between a punch and push....space
Fill the void between you and the rifle.
If shooting prone off bipod make sure you either:
1) load the bipod (forward pressure using the grip of the feet to push against)
2) hold the fore-end and apply rearward pressure
How tall are you?
standard stock length is made for a small range of heights
I find them short
this has a dramatic impact on perceived recoil
Fill the void between you and the rifle.
If shooting prone off bipod make sure you either:
1) load the bipod (forward pressure using the grip of the feet to push against)
2) hold the fore-end and apply rearward pressure
How tall are you?
standard stock length is made for a small range of heights
I find them short
this has a dramatic impact on perceived recoil
paulbshooting
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Good advice from Ed Rifles, I have to adapt every rifle I buy to my LOP and improve cheek weld. If the rifle fits you and mounts constantly then you can manage the recoil and to be honest don't notice it. That's on my 308's and 300WM. Practice is good advice (once the rifle fits). but as above short session are best and vary shooting positions. You certainly want to avoid developing a flinch.
I have shot .308 for over 20 years and never noticed the recoil. I home load 150gr Speer with 43.1gr of N140 which is good for fallow etc out to 300m but due to BASC rules on Arran I had to buy some Hornady Superformance 150gr GMX factory. Tried them on Friday at the range and the increase in felt recoil (punch not push) was very noticeable.
Now I always feel recoil more on the bench than in the field but this was enough of a difference that I really didn’t enjoy the session and I’m thinking of finding an alternative. So maybe try a different factory load because I have used Federal factory in the past and never noticed a significant increase in recoil.
Now I always feel recoil more on the bench than in the field but this was enough of a difference that I really didn’t enjoy the session and I’m thinking of finding an alternative. So maybe try a different factory load because I have used Federal factory in the past and never noticed a significant increase in recoil.
My fivefootnothin' girl friend shoots that exact same rifle with no complaints. Fired 40 round off hand Saturday morning.~Muir
I’m going to guess she has considerable experience though...
I think it’s very easy to underestimate the recoil perceived by someone new to deer calibre rifles.
My height is slightly over 6’. Any recommendations
Slip on recoil pad???
Heym SR20
Well-Known Member
Slips over the end of the butt giving you extra length as well as a thicker pad. Google, or most gunshops will sell you one. If you are 6ft plus most rifle stocks are too short.
alan123shooting
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Limbsaver sell a recoil pad that replaces the existing pad that does the job, I did this to my T3 lite in 30-06 worked well. It’s the gen 2 version sorry I have not got the link just google it
Any brand u recommend??
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