Guy Miner
Master Loader
- Apr 6, 2006
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Although I've still got some heavy kickers, like the 45-70 Marlin and the 375 H&H Ruger Number One... I have to admit a preference for rifles that don't kick all that hard. This isn't new for me, but as I've aged, I'm gaining even more appreciation for lighter-recoiling rifles.
Am growing as fond of the 6.5 Creed as I've been for years for the 25-06 & 6mm Remington.
25 years or so ago I sold my 300 magnum and replaced it with a 7mm Remington Magnum - which to me kicked less in the same basic rifle.
The 30-30 is easier to shoot well than the 45-70 for sure.
Handloaders can often "down-load" a cartridge for less recoil.
Perhaps if I was a more dedicated elk hunter I'd favor the bigger, rougher cartridges more. Mostly though I hunt deer, and have never noticed a bigger thumper killing faster than a light recoiling rifle. The 25-06 really confirmed that for me and I find I like it more and more. I'm a bit perplexed about why it's not more popular anymore, but it's okay, I'll just keep loading for mine.
Regards, Guy
Am growing as fond of the 6.5 Creed as I've been for years for the 25-06 & 6mm Remington.
25 years or so ago I sold my 300 magnum and replaced it with a 7mm Remington Magnum - which to me kicked less in the same basic rifle.
The 30-30 is easier to shoot well than the 45-70 for sure.
Handloaders can often "down-load" a cartridge for less recoil.
Perhaps if I was a more dedicated elk hunter I'd favor the bigger, rougher cartridges more. Mostly though I hunt deer, and have never noticed a bigger thumper killing faster than a light recoiling rifle. The 25-06 really confirmed that for me and I find I like it more and more. I'm a bit perplexed about why it's not more popular anymore, but it's okay, I'll just keep loading for mine.
Regards, Guy