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Scorch · July 7, 2009, 03:55 PM

I had a Mark X Whitworth rifle in 375 H&H years back, and the recoil was substantial but not overwhelming. The rifle weighed about 10 lbs loaded, so recoil was tolerable. I also own a Citori in 12 gauge with 3" chambers, and I try not to shoot 3" magnums out of it because it will loosen your fillings if you try shooting it as a steady habit. Point of balance and stock geometry have a lot to do with perceived recoil in any rifle, but the weight of the firearm will dictate how much recoil gets passed to the shooter.

July 7, 2009, 03:55 PM	#22
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I had a Mark X Whitworth rifle in 375 H&H years back, and the recoil was substantial but not overwhelming. The rifle weighed about 10 lbs loaded, so recoil was tolerable. I also own a Citori in 12 gauge with 3" chambers, and I try not to shoot 3" magnums out of it because it will loosen your fillings if you try shooting it as a steady habit. Point of balance and stock geometry have a lot to do with perceived recoil in any rifle, but the weight of the firearm will dictate how much recoil gets passed to the shooter. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services