Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Recoil: 338 Win Mag vs 45-70 Govt?

Thanks all.

I had a stainless Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in .45-70 and I found it fine to shoot with the Hornady LeverEvolution 325 grain loads, but ammo availability compelled me to sell it on, in favour of a Ruger 77 Mk II .338WM I have owned for a few years but haven't shot yet.

Figured the Ruger would be a better subarctic fit for me, as the 250 grainers are easy to find. It's a little longer and a little heavier, but the stock suits scopes better, it's easier to take down and probably much more rugged.