bigpete wrote:As in a 308 ? Lol
Nah. 508 lol. Thought 308 was mentioned enough already.
I’ve fired some 270’s that literally hurt, I’ve fired a 338 lapua that didn’t. Magnum 3 inch 12g shells don’t cause too much concern from my u/o - put same cartridges in my sxs and I’ll chip my teeth grimacing. My friends 45/70 should have hurt more than it did yet my 260 can catch the unaware out with a surprise boot if not held properly.
3 of my previous 30-06’s I could shoot all day long from any position,,but my latest lightweight 30-06 is kicking my arse.
Personally, I’d never let a new shooter pull the trigger on anything bigger than a .223 to start with.
I’ve known ppl who have shot .22’s all their life - put em on a centrefire and they poop... the first time at least.