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j.chappell · November 11, 2008, 08:43 AM

I'll just throw this out there for you.

I calculated the recoil energy for my favorite 243 target/varmint load and my 308 hunting load.

243 WIN 88gr Berger FBHP High BC at 3182fps in my Remington Model 7 Predator = 8.33fpe (foot pounds of energy)

308 WIN 165gr Hornady FBSP at 2713fps in my Ruger 77 = 17.46fpe (foot pounds of energy)

Both rifles weigh right around 8 pounds with scopes.

J.

November 11, 2008, 08:43 AM	#7
j.chappell Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2008 Posts: 1,125	I'll just throw this out there for you. I calculated the recoil energy for my favorite 243 target/varmint load and my 308 hunting load. 243 WIN 88gr Berger FBHP High BC at 3182fps in my Remington Model 7 Predator = 8.33fpe (foot pounds of energy) 308 WIN 165gr Hornady FBSP at 2713fps in my Ruger 77 = 17.46fpe (foot pounds of energy) Both rifles weigh right around 8 pounds with scopes. J. Last edited by j.chappell; November 11, 2008 at 08:50 AM. Reason: Weight was incorrect, corrected weight in post and calculations.