oscarflytyer
Well-Known Member
Ok, I know recoil is computed based on a lot of input variables. AND I know there is "felt/perceived" recoil. But not really what I am looking for here.
I love lever action rifles, especially older calibers and rifles. I shied away from a 45-70 after having my shoulder rebuilt. And then had knowledgeable shooters tell me that a 45-70 (Marlin) with a cast 405 @ 1350 fps is a cream puff. And it is - TO ME! One of my favorites to shoot! BUT I WON'T shoot the factory 300 J in it - that is a STOMPER - TO ME!
Having said that, I am looking at a Winchester Model 71 in 348 WCF and a Winchester 1895 in 30-40 Krag/35 Winchester/405 Winchester. I am curious how the recoil of these would compare to the 45-70 load above. I won't push any of these. The 348 prob 200-220 cast @ 1800-1900 max (expect this to have more recoil; might drop it to ~1550-1600 fps). I know the 30-40 should be like a 30-30-35 Rem - no issues. 35 Winchester I can't imagine would be any worse than my BLR in 358 Win. The 1895 in 405 Win, say a 420 grain at ~1325 - Shouldn't this felt recoil be nearly the same as the 45-70 load?
Looking for experience you may have in any of these combos. Thanx
I love lever action rifles, especially older calibers and rifles. I shied away from a 45-70 after having my shoulder rebuilt. And then had knowledgeable shooters tell me that a 45-70 (Marlin) with a cast 405 @ 1350 fps is a cream puff. And it is - TO ME! One of my favorites to shoot! BUT I WON'T shoot the factory 300 J in it - that is a STOMPER - TO ME!
Having said that, I am looking at a Winchester Model 71 in 348 WCF and a Winchester 1895 in 30-40 Krag/35 Winchester/405 Winchester. I am curious how the recoil of these would compare to the 45-70 load above. I won't push any of these. The 348 prob 200-220 cast @ 1800-1900 max (expect this to have more recoil; might drop it to ~1550-1600 fps). I know the 30-40 should be like a 30-30-35 Rem - no issues. 35 Winchester I can't imagine would be any worse than my BLR in 358 Win. The 1895 in 405 Win, say a 420 grain at ~1325 - Shouldn't this felt recoil be nearly the same as the 45-70 load?
Looking for experience you may have in any of these combos. Thanx