Thanks for the replies. I am not too concerned about recoil since I hunt with a 338wm. Of course the 338wm does have a recoil pad lol. I am more wondering if I loaded it with smokeless (since that is all I would use) if it would be any better for elk out to 200 yards. tom

BTW it is a taylor & company.

Last edited by pumpgun; 09/22/07.
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