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Rem 700 mountain .260/7mm-08 recoil?
holybuck
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Do any of you have experience with this rifle? I am considering one but am not sure regarding recoil of this light rifle (6.5lbs). I will use it only to hunt (no target shooting etc). Also any opinions on accuracy would be appreciated too. Thanks for your replies in advance.
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That said, I do not consider the 7-08 or the 260 to be calibers that have "consequential" recoil. Thus, IMHO they are good choices for a light rifle. I do consider both to be excellent "middle-of-the-road" hunting cartridges. Adequately accurate, bullets that perform well, and reasonable velocity all together provide a more than adequate hunting round.
Good luck.
My 7-08 Mountain rifle with factory 140's is comfortable from field positions and I tend to be recoil sensitive.
The same round in a BDL beats the stuffings out of me even though it's a heavier rifle because the stock design is 100% wrong FOR ME.
I hear ya. I sold an ADL in 30'06 years ago because it belted me harder than my Sako .338 Mag. Never looked back, never bought another 700 of standard stock style. The Mountain Rifle I sold for no good reason and wish I had it back!
RCrosby, thanks for the info on your BDL and Mountain rifle. I have a ADL .270 that can pack a wallop. I have a perfect record of one shot kills w/it since 1983. But I still flinch every time I shoot it. I am hoping a Mountain rifle stock and a lighter caliber will be easier on me so I shoot smoother and don't flinch.
Just remember, the gun kicks the same whether you flinch or not, right?