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bigalshootmupper · May 26, 2012, 10:33 PM

Like the others said, weight is biggest factor followed by recoil pad, if for same caliber. I have a 308 bolt action that weighs about 10-11lbs, has a Hogue stock with the best recoil pad I have used. I can shoot it all day, but it has some decent recoil. I have a 308 AR style LR308 that weighs about 14lbs, has no recoil pad, recoil is definitely less than the bolt, but still has some recoil to it. My 6mm Rem, which is pretty much the same as a 243, weighs about 6lbs and it has worse recoil than the 308's.

Most bolt actions, with scope, are about 9lbs. If you go with a 9lb rifle, I'd go with a 243. If a heavy rifle, 308 would do.

May 26, 2012, 10:33 PM	#17
bigalshootmupper Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 147	Like the others said, weight is biggest factor followed by recoil pad, if for same caliber. I have a 308 bolt action that weighs about 10-11lbs, has a Hogue stock with the best recoil pad I have used. I can shoot it all day, but it has some decent recoil. I have a 308 AR style LR308 that weighs about 14lbs, has no recoil pad, recoil is definitely less than the bolt, but still has some recoil to it. My 6mm Rem, which is pretty much the same as a 243, weighs about 6lbs and it has worse recoil than the 308's. Most bolt actions, with scope, are about 9lbs. If you go with a 9lb rifle, I'd go with a 243. If a heavy rifle, 308 would do. __________________ ”If you want to find out what is wrong with your country, go look in the mirror.” Ross Perot