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Posted: 8/20/2004 10:59:57 AM EDT
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More than a .223, but still mild. More of a "push." M1As, FALs, AR10s are quite pleasant, HK91 a bit more recoil. My friends and I routinely shoot 100+ rounds each of .308 per range trip through our M1As easily. 308s equipped with muzzlebreaks are more painful to the ear than shoulder; an M1A with a flash suppressor is neither.
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Posted: 8/20/2004 11:03:42 AM EDT
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A .308Win from a lightweight bolt gun, like a Remington Model 7 might get your attention after about 40rds.
.308Win from an autoloader is nearly nothing, though it's significantly more than a .223. Just look at the muzzle energy as a non-scientific way to estimate the additional force that you MIGHT encounter. It's not bad at all. I usually do about 200rds per range session, from an AR10, and no problems. |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 2:31:22 PM EDT
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I would call it "muzzle climb" before I called it recoil. |
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Posted: 8/20/2004 5:13:49 PM EDT
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+1 on the above.
If you're shooting an M1a style rifle, there's more weight to help attenuate the recoil impulse. I noticed that 5.56/.223 has a sharp (yet light) recoil impulse where the .308 has a bit bigger yet slower push. Either way it's nothing to worry about unless you have recoil/loud noise issues. 
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Posted: 8/21/2004 11:04:54 AM EDT
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Huh. I was actually considering buying an M1a or 20" AR15 once I get back for summer break. I like the M1A, but the lighter recoil of the AR15 appeals to me simply 'cause I am a pansy and I like it that way
 !Oh yeah, i like 9mm too! Ben |
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Posted: 8/21/2004 11:22:28 AM EDT
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I can shoot my dads Remington 742 in ought six one handed since I was 14. No worries.
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Posted: 8/21/2004 6:29:31 PM EDT
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I'd say 308 is maybe double the recoil? It seems quite a bit louder I will say that.
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