As I have aged, I have gradually gotten away from heavy recoiling rifles. I seem to be shooting better than ever with simple rigs like the 6.5-06 and 30-06 rifles. As I am kicking around single action revolvers and specifically Freedom Arms models, I wanted some input on the larger versions.
So what is the recoil sensation for rigs like 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh, and 500 AE? I don't plan on hunting the Big Five with them and am thinking it makes more sense for me to explore the 41 magnum, 44 Special, 45 Colt or 44 Rem Mag. I have no large bore handgun shooting experience.
My ideal set ia a FA 97 in 22 LR, and then one larger bore. I'd perhaps hunt whitetails, muleys, antelope or elk with the large bore and would pack and shoot the 22 a lot. Going to take a few years to get both but planning on getting the first one this year. Thoughts from handgunners out there appreciated. Thank you
