Shooting Lightweight Rifles

[Tesoro]

Really? Seems to me my 223 is just as loud as my 300WSM. Less gas volume, but equal decibel volume...

I was referring to blast as a force

 

[Doug Casner]

I dont know where you guys found 270s that dont kick. My model 70 has bruised my shoulder hit me over the eye but most of the time it was in the summer wearing a t-shirt or shooting at a weird angle. Doug

 

[Syncrowave]

Never considered 270Win a kicker ... and most of my shooting it (M70A) was in summer with light clothes...dunno. I have friends who seem to think shotguns kick worse than CF rifles ... that also seems wack to me.

 

[M-61]

A lead sled is another option.

Don’t own one, but some research on one should be done. Again, I do not own one and some things I read were not favorable.

 

[TimS]

Don’t own one, but some research on one should be done. Again, I do not own one and some things I read were not favorable.

Lead sled can = stock/rifle damage and scope damage

 

[Kalitrazescapee]

Well that's a heck of a payload

At least mine isn't as egregious as that LW Model 700 in 338 RUM, now that was like a handheld Howitzer.....

Yes the rum is, I put a limbsaver pad on mine to soften the bite,that's what I'd do if you don't want the noise of a brake.

 

[M-61]

Lead sled can = stock/rifle damage and scope damage

Yes, that’s what I’ve read.
I don’t like to comment on anything unless I have actual first hand knowledge or own one. With this sled thing I don’t even know anyone who has one, and I don’t think I’ve even seen one.
That’s why I suggested research.

 

[dryhumor]

Any tips for shooting a 5.5 lb rifle in 270 WCF off the bench or in the field?

Mine is a custom gun but similar to a NULA in most respects, very light and petite, built like a old school Kimber rimfire or 22 Hornet

Recoil with hunting ammo will definitely get your attention, my bench game is strong but this one is more difficult to run than most of my rigs

Any hints?


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There are times when I shoot cold bore shots on different range trips. I just note the temps, and barrel cleanliness, date and time. I think if the shot feels good when you fire, the results are worth considering, particularly with a hunting rifle. I verify load/zero usually with two cold bore shots once I’m satisfied with what I’ve got.

I use an Armageddon bag in the field, it’ll drape over nearly everything I’ve tried, and gives good support to shoot off. The other thing I use is a Bog tripod. I think you’ve got to let recoil flow through and not try to stop it.

 

[Doug Casner]

I gotta agree Syncro, The .270 dont kick nothing like my Browning auto with a 3.5. Thats the kicking sob I ever shot. Doug

 

[wright brothers]

Zeroing a high recoil hunting rifle
If I lower my seat,
and or raise my gun rest,
I can roll with recoil rather than eat it.

 

[FNSafari]

I gotta agree Syncro, The .270 dont kick nothing like my Browning auto with a 3.5. Thats the kicking sob I ever shot. Doug

Ever try a stock .308 Win in a Remington 660 with 20" barrel? Weight in the mid 5 lb range. Brutal! Not to mention the 350 Rem mag in the same rifle. The original factory mountain rifles...designed to be carried a lot and shot a little. But, we were all younger and tougher then!

 

[Doug Casner]

N o never tried a 660. That was that plastic stock like a nylon 66 wasnt it ? I bet it did back up. Doug

 

[FNSafari]

N o never tried a 660. That was that plastic stock like a nylon 66 wasnt it ? I bet it did back up. Doug

Wood stocks is my recollectiop. The 600 has a zytel type vent rib on the 18.5" barrel. The later 600 did not. Read where Remington fashioned it a guide's gun. Sure was handy.

 

[longbow]

284 Mtn Rifle...Jim Lutes "poor mans sheep rifle",built in 1989 Rem stainless,custom mag well to except 3.10 oal round.Throated for 140 Barns bullet,1-9 Lilja #3 barrel 24". Brown Precision Stock, suppressor added two years ago. Loaded with 3 rounds weight just at 7#. add extra for suppressor. 18+ Elk? Moose,bear countless deer.this is a 300 yd rifle...period. I like to hunt and crawl in. I'm 72 now ,killed my cow Elk three days ago at 150 yds,saw em at over mile out and humped it the crawled in. Have shot 1K for over 25 years,but not for game...period. I will say this...all one shot kills....

 

[Darkside]

Put a good recoil pad on it, thread the barrel and put a SRS or Terminator brake on it. Do all your load development, get it sited in, your done. If you Don’t want to hunt with the Brake, take it off.
Go hunting, if you’re shooting at an animal you will not feel the recoil.
Problem solved.

 

[David Milisock]

On the bench raise you shooting position to have your back as straight upward as possible. You're probably going to need extra bags front and rear.

For field use practice field positions on the range.

 

[std7mag]

I don't own a rifle with a muzzle break. How do you folks deal with the deafening muzzle blast while hunting?

Electronic shooting muffs.
Bad thing with them is that they are kinda directional.

Meaning noises in front of you are amplified best. While you may not hear anything behind you.

Leaves you turning your head alot.