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Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18369866 04/24/23
Joined: May 2022 Posts: 135 Gainesville, FL L Liftman101 Campfire Member
Liftman101 Campfire Member L Joined: May 2022 Posts: 135 Gainesville, FL	I also met someone who claimed he was only using his 32-20 lever for deer hunting. He wanted to put the challenge back in it. Stalking to make sure his shots were less than 75 yards etc. He did claim he was sourcing older ammo that was loaded much hotter. Said because of the pistols that the factory loads had been reduced in power.

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Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18371575 04/25/23
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,148 central texas T texken Campfire Tracker
texken Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,148 central texas	Originally Posted by Jim585 My only experience with recoil is with 12 & 20 gauge shotguns as well as 30-06. And I don’t like the recoil. NY state allows any center fire rifle & 20ga or larger shotguns. Based on that, my 1st thought was a 22 Hornet, but I wouldn’t trust that on a bear! yep, he might take it away from you and stick it up your kister

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18372320 04/25/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska	I've an aged Winny Hornet,that's killed over 100 Brownies. Hint.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18372402 04/25/23
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 64 South Bend B bighunter7x57 Campfire Greenhorn
bighunter7x57 Campfire Greenhorn B Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 64 South Bend	It depends a lot on how far you're shooting. If you're only shooting out to 150 yards or so, get a .44 magnum rifle. If you want to go to 200 yards, a .350 legend would probably be pretty good. Another candidate for 150 to 200 yards would be a 7.62 x 39, especially in a Ruger Ranch rifle. I'm shooting steel cased 154 grain spire points into an inch and a half at 100 yards, and I think that would be fine for deer or bear within 200 yards. If you want to go further than that, then you'd have to explore some of the stuff the other posters mentioned (like a .243 or a loaded back 7-08). But I don't think you're gonna get past 300 yards for deer and black bear and still have something that most people would consider to have low recoil. “To give anything less than the best is to sacrifice the gift.” -Steve Prefontaine Matthew 25:31-46

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18372413 04/25/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska	Bullets matter wayyyyyyy more than headstamps and everything you cite,sucks ass,due same. Hint. Just sayin'. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

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Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18373303 04/25/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Ol liar Larry, with all this $$$, 200 weeks of vacation, I’d think you’d bow hunt, or musket hunt. Why shoot 2000 yards with 8 months of buck season? Don’t forget to “call” one in while you’re lying and trying to be relevant!! Haha Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18373306 04/25/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington	That’s a couple dump truck loads of ass shot bucks and “rodeos” for the elite trying to relevant draw tag faags!! 👊🏻😘 Actually will probably last my grandsons life. Haha Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18373329 04/25/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska	Brokedick Hurt Feeler Reports and WELL founded Insecurities,are never not funnier than fhuqk. Hint. I'm barely a week into a month vacation for The Spring Fling and won't hit the first 100 fish until Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. Hint. Fortunately for you,emoji's are free,so even you can "afford" to "contribute". Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18373332 04/25/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Liar Larry, not even "YOU" can eat that many fish!!! Remember, frozen is never fresh!! 😂✊🖕😎 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Big Stick #18373335 04/25/23
Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 1,653 R Riflehunter Campfire Regular
Riflehunter Campfire Regular R Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 1,653	Originally Posted by Big Stick I've an aged Winny Hornet,that's killed over 100 Brownies. Hint.............. That was just b.s. the owner of that rifle (the so called "sourdough") told you to sell it to you. And you were stupid enough to believe him!

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Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18373336 04/25/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington	For conversation, lets see if you can hold 3 of those boxes in your hand.😆😀😁😂✊🖕😎 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Riflehunter #18373337 04/25/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,183 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by Riflehunter Originally Posted by Big Stick I've an aged Winny Hornet,that's killed over 100 Brownies. Hint.............. That was just b.s. the owner of that rifle (the so called "sourdough") told you to sell it to you. And you were stupid enough to believe him! It's alaska, everything is dumber in Alaska😂 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18373342 04/25/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska	SniffleKchunt, Ain't it a hoot,that which is "INCREDIBLE!" to you,is simply called "Tuesday" here...you "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!? Cheer up,I've not bought a new rifle,since today. Hint. You gals keep living" vicariously,despite it being your only "move". Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Kaleb #18373618 04/26/23
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1,688 T Trystan Campfire Regular
Trystan Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1,688	Originally Posted by Kaleb Honest question with no agenda when I ask this. I wonder what is better for killing a lesser recoiling rifle running on all 8 cylinders or a larger chambering throttled down? I've done some testing with both and the smaller cartridge ran at speed always did noticably better for me. All of my comparison was between the 270 and 223 on deer and I was taking behind the shoulder lung shots for what that's worth. Several times the 270 required a second shot and the 223 has always been one and done. Good bullets properly placed always work, but not everyone knows what good bullets are, or can reliably place them in the field

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18373638 04/26/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska	Trystain, What State do you "live" in and what's Bag Limit on their Large Game...you "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!? Which projectiles are you "citing" in .277" and .224"?!? Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18374404 04/26/23
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 773 Minor Hill TN / Hillsboro AL E EddieSouthgate Campfire Regular
EddieSouthgate Campfire Regular E Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 773 Minor Hill TN / Hillsboro AL	.243 Grumpy old man with a gun.....Do not touch . Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Don't bother my monument and I'll leave yours alone.

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18374482 04/26/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,549 Likes: 8 Paradise,Alaska	I shoot a "few" Custom Rifles in said bore size and often on the same day. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18451618 05/25/23
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 302 P philthygeezer Campfire Member
philthygeezer Campfire Member P Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 302	Is a 7-08 with 140 grain bullets really that much different from a .308 with 150s? Why not get a .308 sporter weight rifle and put a steel floor plate on it? 130 TTSX probably won’t kick much either. The Win 70 Super Grade in .308 Win might do it. 6.5 CM would be even less recoil but the barrel life might not be as good.

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Jim585 #18451677 05/25/23
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shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,577 Likes: 2 Bozeman, MT	If you can’t find a 25-35, a 32-40 will work great…

Re: Lowest recoil rifle & caliber for deer & bear Distridr #18454044 05/27/23
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,818 Likes: 4 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana
Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,818 Likes: 4 Southern Oregon USA	Originally Posted by Distridr My daughter loved shooting my .30-06 with Remington Managed Recoil ammo. Killed a few deer with it and it always performed perfectly. All were under 150 yards. It shot 3/4" at 100 yards in that BLR all day. Grandsons will be using my Ruger Compact American with the .308 version. I'll be using it too once it's sighted in for them. Introduced my neighbor to the Remington MR .30-06 ammo and he loves it in his lightweight M70. I shot a 5 shot 1/2" group with that combo. If anyone reloads and wants to duplicate that Managed Recoil ammo from Remington. It is 36 grains of IMR 4198, with a 125 grain bullet....disassembling several and weighing the charge of powder and chronograph the results told me that. If not exactly 4198, it can be duplicated with 36 grains of 4198. "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

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