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
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 [ Sent from my iPhone using Ruger Forum
My model M77 30/06 built in 1982 kicks more that the M14s I fired while employed by Uncle SAM back in 74/78.
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.
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
Felt Recoil is an individual perception...some think a 30-06 Springfield kicks...until they try a .375 H&H Magnum.
