Winchester model 70 Recoil
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warbirdlover
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Put a limb saver recoil pad on it. It tamed my .300 Win Mag.
stock design has a lot to do with it too, a stock the has no drop at the heel feels less recoil since it is in line with the bore and the recoil comes straight back and keeps the muzzle down too, so you do not get just the bitting into your shoulder as much. I have a 6lb #3 Ruger in 45/70, load that to the max with a 500 grain bullet, now you got some recoil with a curved metal butt plate!!!!!!
Funny thing about recoil. When getting the rifles and scopes ready to hunt at the range recoil is really noticeable. Seems that when you're putting a round into your favorite meal on four legs the adrenaline and focus of the hunt makes you forget about all of that. You might go through 3 rounds on a hunt when at the gun range you can easily burn a box, or more. The previous posters were right about the weight. A light rifle will be more punishing that a heavier model. It's a trade off.
American Made
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"I have a new model 70 in 30-06 featherweight that kicks like a mule."
Some years ago my friend purchased one of those in 7MM Mag. ( I went with for sighting in )After about five rounds I noticed him rubbing his arm and shoulder
I ended up sighting his rifle in that day! That thing had me looking for my Parka in the middle of summer. Shooting from the bench with that featherweight sure ain't for the timid.
Some years ago my friend purchased one of those in 7MM Mag. ( I went with for sighting in )After about five rounds I noticed him rubbing his arm and shoulder
I ended up sighting his rifle in that day! That thing had me looking for my Parka in the middle of summer. Shooting from the bench with that featherweight sure ain't for the timid.ligonierbill
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I'm surprised nobody suggested a lead sled. I have used one, and they work to absorb recoil. That said, I gave it up because it got in the way and interfered with good form. Good form does help, and I use a little gel pad for heavier rounds (.338 WM). Recoil is measurable, but most of it is perception, and practice and familiarity with the rifle help. Or just get a lighter caliber.
I don't know what kind or what its made of but the recoil pad on the New FN Model 70 Featherweight takes a lot of the recoil out.
I have the FN Featherweight in 270 Win which felt recoil is less then my Post -64 Model 70 Featherweight in 257 Roberts.
You might try and find one of the newer recoil pads and install it.
Now having said, I believe that recoil can be handled by proper position, (the way you hold the rifle).
I have a Standard Weight Model 70 in 375 H&H and have gotten where I can handle that quite well. Shooting from the bench wont cut it, set up straight, keep you head upright and straight, hold the rifle tight, and roll with the recoil would help with any gun.
Another Option. When I use to shoot a lot of Trap and Skeet, I put a Edwards Recoil Reducer in the stock. It worked quite well, in fact it worked too well in my Over and Under Ithica 12 gage, That gun used the recoil of the first barrel to cock the second barrel. The Edwards Recoil Reducer worked so good, it wouldn't allow the second barrel to cock. That wouldnt be a problem in a bolt action rifle.
I have the FN Featherweight in 270 Win which felt recoil is less then my Post -64 Model 70 Featherweight in 257 Roberts.
You might try and find one of the newer recoil pads and install it.
Now having said, I believe that recoil can be handled by proper position, (the way you hold the rifle).
I have a Standard Weight Model 70 in 375 H&H and have gotten where I can handle that quite well. Shooting from the bench wont cut it, set up straight, keep you head upright and straight, hold the rifle tight, and roll with the recoil would help with any gun.
Another Option. When I use to shoot a lot of Trap and Skeet, I put a Edwards Recoil Reducer in the stock. It worked quite well, in fact it worked too well in my Over and Under Ithica 12 gage, That gun used the recoil of the first barrel to cock the second barrel. The Edwards Recoil Reducer worked so good, it wouldn't allow the second barrel to cock. That wouldnt be a problem in a bolt action rifle.
Thanks guys this is the FN gun. I would like to trade for smaller caliber. I got a good deal on this rifle but it kicks to much to enjoy it. I hunt but I love to shoot my rifles on a regular basis as well. My Remington 270 xcr will not kick near as bad and weighs about the same. It has to be in stock design. My oldest son had a 7mm mag in a model 70 that would beat you to death. It was synthetic stock which contributed.
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How much would you sell it for?
FairWarning
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I've never encountered a rifle that I though I couldn't carry with ease all day. Compared to the weight one lifts at the gym, they are minor objects.
I have, however, felt guns that kicked more than I like. If I coudln't get around it with a good recoil pad, I'd move on.
A slip on recoil pad solved my lightweight sporter 8mm's kicking with ease.
I have, however, felt guns that kicked more than I like. If I coudln't get around it with a good recoil pad, I'd move on.
A slip on recoil pad solved my lightweight sporter 8mm's kicking with ease.