7mm Mag recoil issure
I have a question about the relative recoil of a Winchester Model 70 in 7mm Mag. I have the opportunity to buy a very good looking Model 70 in that caliber but have never shot that caliber. I live in Texas and would use it for deer hunting but like the idea of having a gun that could be used for something heavier if necessary. I have shot 270, 308 and 30-06 and am comfortable with the recoil of those calibers. I also noted that one can load 120 gr. bullets in the 7mm and my books indicate that the relative recoil of a 7mm is not much worse than a 30-06.
I would appreciate any experienced insight on the recoil issue before I make a decision because I do not need a rifle I am not comfortable shooting.
Thanks,
dchristian
I would appreciate any experienced insight on the recoil issue before I make a decision because I do not need a rifle I am not comfortable shooting.
Thanks,
dchristian
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Recoil is a subjective thing. When I first got my 7mm mag, I thought it kicked like a mule. I now shoot a 300 Weatherby and don't notice the recoil.
In my case I started skeet shooting three or four rounds twice a week and it may have desensitized me.
If you are concerned, have the gun sent to Michigan and have it Magna-ported. It won't change the appearance of the rifle and it does work. It should tame the 7mm mag to 30-06 levels.0 -
I don't like recoil. I shoot a 7 mag and one shot at a deer is no bother, but sighting in, testing ammo and practice can pound ya. The recoil is very similar to a 30-06. If you don't mind that you probably won't mind the 7 mag. With a .270 you sure don't need it, I mean it is only a .28, but if you want it, that is reason enough!
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The only problem I had with the 7mm Mag was recoil when shooting in the offhand position. I have to relax to hold steady, and if relaxed, the recoil would cause the scope to hit me in the face. Never did get used to it so I went back to the trusty old 30-06.
My 2-cents worth,
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If you are a reloader, start by loading it down to 270 or 280 Remington velocities with comparable bullet weights. It could also be downloaded to 7X57 or 7mm-08 velocities. The 7mm mag is not all that hard to get used to. The bullet weight will have less of a bearing on recoil than the powder charge does. The more powder, the more recoil. The stock fit will also have a good bit to do with how the recoil is distributed. It is a cartridge that you should be able to handle the recoil from with some practice.
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I can hardly tell the difference between 30-06 and 7mag,....ask him to shoot it a few times and you will know. 2-3 bullets aren't gonna degrade the rifle.[;)]
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Before porting was popular, I had a M700 in .30-06. My then 12 year old was a little recoil sensitive. I had Decelerator pad put on for all of about $30. He would sit at the bench and shoot two boxes of factory ammo and not complain a bit. Don't know if the product is still available but I was very satisfied. Didn't alter the metal in any way and the change to the appearence of the butt plate was negligible. My 2 cents. 0 -
Have 2 Ruger M77's - one in 7mm Rem Mag and one in 7mm Dakota. The Rem Mag has the standard old red Ruger butt pad on a standard stock, while the Dakota is on a Bell & Carson thumbhole stock with a Decelerator pad. Stock configuration and pad on the Dakota soaks up the larger powder charges and bullet weights far better than the Rem Mag with lesser weights of powder and bullets. Still, the only time I really notice recoil is on the bench. In the field, and especially when there's hair in the scope, the recoil isn't noticed at all with either rifle. On the bench, you can compensate with a sand or lead filled bag, a "sissy" pad strapped to your shoulder and assuming a higher stance when aiming. Get as high as you can comfortably attain with the shooting rests and you will find a lot of the recoil is compensated for.
I would place the 7 Rem Mag about 20% greater recoil than a 30-06 shooting comparable weight bullets.
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There is definitely more recoil with the 7 mag vs. the 30/06 with 150grain loads. The difference is less with 180 grain lite mag loads in the 30/06. Just make sure you use a scope with adequate eye relief to avoid scope eye.
Mobuck0 -
I didn't even know they recoiled, never have felt it[;)]
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Can't say, as I have never shot a 7mm Mag. However, a few years ago, I was helping our black powder M/L club at a hunter sight in clinic. My shooter was shooting a brand new Rem. 7mm Mag; he shot a whole box of ammo and never touched the target as he flinched each shot. Hard to tell a man to try to squeeze off a round when he is already compensating for the recoil. My advice: get accustomed to your gun and it's recoil. Shooting from the bench is always a bit more punishing than an offhand position, but you need to know where your rifle is putting it's shots. Using a sissy pad is a good thing until you are comfortable with the gun. Emery
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