Well I am thinking about getting a 300 WM this summer, but I am a little worried about recoil. I have shot a 7 MAG and a 300 Ultra Mag (quite a bit more power behind it than a 300 WM), both with 150-170 grain bullets. I didn't find the recoil to be bad at all, and neither have muzzle brakes.
My worry is that...I was only shooting 150-170 grain bullets...is there a big difference in recoil if I was shooting a 200-220 grain bullet?
I am just trying to gauge whether or not I should get a 300 WM...it seems to me that if I shot both the 7 MAG and 300 Ultra Mag with no issues then I shouldn't have any issues with the 300 WM recoil, especially if it is an 8-9 pound rifle.
I guess I just psych myself out reading different threads on the internet, especially when people act like the 300 WM is like getting hit with a truck.
My worry is that...I was only shooting 150-170 grain bullets...is there a big difference in recoil if I was shooting a 200-220 grain bullet?
I am just trying to gauge whether or not I should get a 300 WM...it seems to me that if I shot both the 7 MAG and 300 Ultra Mag with no issues then I shouldn't have any issues with the 300 WM recoil, especially if it is an 8-9 pound rifle.
I guess I just psych myself out reading different threads on the internet, especially when people act like the 300 WM is like getting hit with a truck.