Jesus Christ. Ouch. You are likely too far from the rifle if you are attempting to shoot free recoil. And the butt of the should come back into your shoulder, not your upper arm. Get some ice on that madness.Many rifles shooters and certainly myself have experienced arm/shoulder bruise (see pic) from recoil particularly when shooting repetitively over a short period of time such as during competitive matches. I shoot 6.5x47 rounds on a front rest with a bag under the back stock using mid level powder loads and still get these bruises even though my arm/shoulder is not touching the stock butt until it recoils in the rests upon discharge. Maybe I need to position the butt nearer toward where my upper arm meets my shoulder. I know there are various pads that can be affixed to the butt but don't know which are most effective. There also may be other ways to avoid the bruise. Any thoughts regarding what I can do to minimize or eliminate this problem.
^^^^^^A little light beige foundation will cover that right up.![]()
Alternatively you could wear a vest , take the wife out , and spend the evening scowling at her …. Fake abuse for sympathy?^^^^^^
I always thought the butt should contact the space to the left of your right shoulder bone. If it's on the bone the stock will roll off the bone on recoil. The butt should not even be touching your arm anywhere. I shoot a 13.5 lb. 6BR so recoil doesn't bother me. Used to shoot a light weight 7mm Mag off the bench.Many rifles shooters and certainly myself have experienced arm/shoulder bruise (see pic) from recoil particularly when shooting repetitively over a short period of time such as during competitive matches. I shoot 6.5x47 rounds on a front rest with a bag under the back stock using mid level powder loads and still get these bruises even though my arm/shoulder is not touching the stock butt until it recoils in the rests upon discharge. Maybe I need to position the butt nearer toward where my upper arm meets my shoulder. I know there are various pads that can be affixed to the butt but don't know which are most effective. There also may be other ways to avoid the bruise. Any thoughts regarding what I can do to minimize or eliminate this problem.