I have an old .300WM that originally was a Model 70 Winlite. It just rocked you hard. Had it re-barreled with a No. 4 Hart which took the weight over 8.5lbs and it still hits hard with 180's. Although when shooting at game it doesn't seem like much.
The stock seems to have more drop than normal and may be the cause. I'd sell the thing if it wasn't so lucky. With either one I would want a straight essentially parallel comb and good recoil pad.
Doesn't make sense, but I shot a .338WM in a wood Ruger 77 and it didn't seem as bad. Maybe it was because I just thought it would be worse. Physics says the .338WM has to come back harder in equal rifles.
Last edited by battue; 03/30/10.
