[Boomersooner78]

I have this rifle in .243, does the 30-06 kick like a mule??



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[phideaux]

Hey Boomer , welcome to Rugertalk.

Let me encourage you to goto introductions and introduce yourself to everyone.

The Ruger American does not kick like a mule.
I have a Savage 110 in 30-06 that does , it hurts.

My friend bought a Ruger American in 30-06, and it is a pleasure to shoot.
I have read, that its in the stock design.

Jim

 

[Boomersooner78]

Very cool I will be picking this fine rifle up then. Thanks for the advice sir. By the way cool profile pic

I have one my own.
-Garry
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[Railbuggy]

My model M77 30/06 built in 1982 kicks more that the M14s I fired while employed by Uncle SAM back in 74/78.

 

[mag318]

Any bolt action rifle of that weight is going to have significient recoil in 30-06 or 308. I had a friend sell his Ruger American in 308 because it beat him up to badly.

 

[savage110270]

Try reduce loads in it or if you can hand load for the rifle try some 125 or 130 gr bullets to tone it down

 

[gatekeeper]

30-06 kicks like a 30-06. Invest in a LimbSaver, if they make one yet for the Ruger American.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Felt Recoil is an individual perception...some think a 30-06 Springfield kicks...until they try a .375 H&H Magnum.

 

[gatekeeper]

True, or a 50BMG.