m1 30.06 garand vs hunting rifle (recoil) - Page 2

rocky · November 5th, 2009, 09:36 AM

When I first started shooting hi power competition , the M1 garand felt really harsh (I was a 16 yr old skinny guy) . After shooting 2-3 matches it didn't seem bad at all.

Frogbones · November 5th, 2009, 10:04 AM

I shot a 1903-A3, and an M1. Both 30.06. 1903 left a bit more in me shoulder. The M1 was rather a pleasure to shoot, lighter on the shoulder.

But yes I often wonder in the WWI-WWII just how some of those shoulder felt.....nice and loose. But no time to think 'bout that in war.

I had kinda the same thoughts/wonders when I shot 30rnds of 7.62x54R out of my 91-30 Nagant the other day. Shoulder is still a lttile discolored.

Sub Hunter · November 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM

They are a joy to shoot!! I've gotten kinda use to mine but still after sending 6-8 clips down range you can feel it. I'd have to say my Mauser 8mm kicks harder but still they're fun.

cphilip · November 5th, 2009, 09:43 PM

The Garand is a great shooter. Heavy and solid. A nice push and not harsh at all.

ExSoldier · November 5th, 2009, 11:17 PM

My M1 is a soft kicker. I have some specially adapted clips that only hold 5 rds for hunting. Never used them though.

November 5th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#11
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,080	When I first started shooting hi power competition , the M1 garand felt really harsh (I was a 16 yr old skinny guy) . After shooting 2-3 matches it didn't seem bad at all. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

November 5th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#12
Frogbones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up in Texas Posts: 450	I shot a 1903-A3, and an M1. Both 30.06. 1903 left a bit more in me shoulder. The M1 was rather a pleasure to shoot, lighter on the shoulder. But yes I often wonder in the WWI-WWII just how some of those shoulder felt.....nice and loose. But no time to think 'bout that in war. I had kinda the same thoughts/wonders when I shot 30rnds of 7.62x54R out of my 91-30 Nagant the other day. Shoulder is still a lttile discolored. __________________ Progress, not perfection. triple tap "think triangle - nipple to nipple to Adam's apple. The hope is that at least two of the three will make serious contact with a major organ or the spine." http://theshootersclub.com/

November 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#13
Sub Hunter Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 70	They are a joy to shoot!! I've gotten kinda use to mine but still after sending 6-8 clips down range you can feel it. I'd have to say my Mauser 8mm kicks harder but still they're fun. __________________ U.S. Navy Veteran-NRA Member Taurus PT 845 Taurus PT 99 AF 1938 Mauser K98 8mm 1952 M1 Garand Guns have only two enemies; rust and politicians.

November 5th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#14
cphilip Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,728	The Garand is a great shooter. Heavy and solid. A nice push and not harsh at all. __________________ www.cphilip.com

November 5th, 2009, 11:17 PM	#15
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,856	My M1 is a soft kicker. I have some specially adapted clips that only hold 5 rds for hunting. Never used them though. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

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