308win vs 300win mag and recoil management

[Trevor]

Hi


I was wondering what if any difference there is between the 308win vs 300win mag and recoil management techniques. At present time I am of the mind that hard holding helps me more then other techniques. What I would like to know is what subtleties there are in managing a larger recoiling rifle over a 308. IS there any difference at all.

Do you require more/less shoulder pressure
more or less loading of the bipod
more/less check pressure.
more/less gripping of the rifle.


As stated above I load my (LRaccuracy) bipod with firm + shoulder pressure, using my frame to push against the rifle. I have a strong grip and heavy downward cheek pressure on the stock. Using this technique I am successful at staying on target and recovering from recoil for quick follow up shots. moving to a 300win mag do I need to change any or all of my technique.


Thanks
Trevor

 

[Sterling Shooter]

The fundamentals for each is the same. The idea is to hit where aimed, which means consistent shot to shot control of the rifle from the time the trigger is pulled until the bullet clears the bore. With the 300 magnum producing heavier recoil than 308, maintaining consistent shot to shot control may become an issue if you are not prepped for it. Folks new to long range think they need a 300 magnum. After an outing or two they usually come to their senses if their senses have not been scrambled from the 300 magnum's punishing recoil.

 

[McCrazy]

The fundamentals are always the same as SS pointed out.

That being said, I have noticed my 7WSM rifle shoots best when I have a slightly tighter hold on it. Maybe a 25% increase in bipod preload as well as using my firing hand to pull the stock a small amount more into my shoulder. This is when compared to my 6.5x47L and .308 rifles. No muscle strain involved, just a slightly firmer hold than I use on my other rifles.

No scientific data at all but my thought is that the magnum recoils a bit more rapidly and harshly and therefore having the rifle encounter just a little more resistance during recoil keeps the barrel pointed at the target for that extra couple milliseconds to get a better hit. The .300 Win Mags and AR-10s I have some time behind also seem to benefit from a slightly tighter hold. Some could maybe argue I am just too relaxed while behind smaller rifles. Works for me.

*NOTE* There should be no muscle strain involved. If your muscles are trembling and shaking you are obviously trying too hard.

 

[czv121]

R. Gray

Everyone has slight variations in shooting techniques. I just try to be consistent regardless of caliber; a firm purchase of the stock/pistol grip and fore-end, coupled with a solid cheek-weld, allows me to maintain sight of the target and fire follow-on shots as necessary. Although larger calibers (300 Win Mag, 45-70 Govt and 454 Casull) produce greater recoil, consistency allows me to manage the recoil without affecting accuracy.