Mauser 98k

Rod WMG · 12-22-2005, 01:30 PM

Over the years I've read that this or that military rifle is a severe kicker, kohaku2416. Specifically, I've heard it in relation to the Steyr M95 and the Mosin Nagant, and a few others. This always sort of surprises me as I've shot them and find them tolerable.

What's surpising about it is that I'm not immune to recoil by any means. Practically all my centerfire rifles above the .22 caliber level have been uncomfortable to me, or downright painful, at one time or another. Today I have a mildly sore shoulder from shooting my .45-70 Marlin Guide Gun yesterday with some fairly hot loads.

Some tips: avoid shooting from the bench as this accentuates recoil for most; pull the rifle with the grip on the forearm snugly (don't go so tight as to shake) into the pocket of the shoulder; if you handload or can buy ammo with different bullets, use a lighter weight bullet as heavier bullets create more felt recoil; try the Past pad; and finally, shoot often as exposure helps toleration for me.

Good luck.

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12-22-2005, 01:30 PM	#14
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Over the years I've read that this or that military rifle is a severe kicker, kohaku2416. Specifically, I've heard it in relation to the Steyr M95 and the Mosin Nagant, and a few others. This always sort of surprises me as I've shot them and find them tolerable. What's surpising about it is that I'm not immune to recoil by any means. Practically all my centerfire rifles above the .22 caliber level have been uncomfortable to me, or downright painful, at one time or another. Today I have a mildly sore shoulder from shooting my .45-70 Marlin Guide Gun yesterday with some fairly hot loads. Some tips: avoid shooting from the bench as this accentuates recoil for most; pull the rifle with the grip on the forearm snugly (don't go so tight as to shake) into the pocket of the shoulder; if you handload or can buy ammo with different bullets, use a lighter weight bullet as heavier bullets create more felt recoil; try the Past pad; and finally, shoot often as exposure helps toleration for me. Good luck.