How hard will it kick? Recoil energy chart

[Hatchdog]

John,

Back in the day when I had my Marlin 45-70 I put a LImbsaver slip on recoil pad on it. I didn’t shoot Buffalo Bore or similar loads in it but factory 405’s and my reloads were fine. I still have the pad and you are welcome to try it out when you get your .44.

As you said, my old Marlin 44 mag rifle did have some kick to it. I shot my hot hand loads in it and you knew you were shooting. Not at all like my old .357, no more than a popcorn fart!

Mike

[atrox88]

Does anyone know how the HSM .44 Mag 305 Bear Loads would rate out of a Big Boy X? Comparable to the low end .45/70?

Thanks.

John Davies
Spokane WA

we have both a Henry 44 Mag and 45-70 .... the lightest recoil from a Cowboy Action level load fired in our 45-70 kicks noticeably harder than a full power hunting load out of our 44 Mag

I sure am glad I didn't start off with the 45-70 because I was certainly considering it. In my younger days recoil was no big deal but my how things have changed. Not having fired a rifle in about 20 years (except .22lr), I decided to give my new BBS .44 Carbine a run on 4th of July. I had a blast but I have been feeling it since.

[JEBar]

I sure am glad I didn't start off with the 45-70 because I was certainly considering it. In my younger days recoil was no big deal but my how things have changed. Not having fired a rifle in about 20 years (except .22lr), I decided to give my new BBS .44 Carbine a run on 4th of July. I had a blast but I have been feeling it since.

great to hear you enjoyed firing your Henry 44 .... if might pay you to try firing some 44 Specials .... doing so would still make big holes while providing substantially less recoil .... looking forward to your continued reports .... be sure to follow the link below to where you can add your Henry rifle(s) to our community's total


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 73#p140273

[Vaquero]

Another reason I like 38-55 so much its really mild even with there full power loads.

That's what I like about my 35 Rem., and they are Hell on Deer.

RP

[Travlin]

Get a Past recoil pad that straps to your shoulder under your shirt.

[Team Roper]

The older I get the less I like heavy recoiling rifles. My 338 mags have long been gone and my 45-70 has seen less bench time and even my 44 mag Henry with my cast bullet hunting loads can be painful and cause a mental effect at the bench. I am finding that I really enjoy my 45 Colt much more these days even if t is a Remlin. I don't need anymore nerve damage.

[markiver54]

Just curious how these high recoil calibers compare to the kick from a 12 ga mag shell?
Just a curious question. It's been a long time since I shot my 870.

[John E Davies]

Just curious how these high recoil calibers compare to the kick from a 12 ga mag shell?
Just a curious question. It's been a long time since I shot my 870.

About 50 ft lbs. Ouch. I went from a pump 12 gauge, to a pump 12 gauge with a recoil absorbing stock, to a semi- auto 12 gauge, to no 12 gauge at all. ..... Those Brenneke Black Magic 3” bear loads really hurt.

https://www.ammoforsale.com/ammo-club/ ... oil-chart/

John Davies
Spokane WA

[markiver54]

Just curious how these high recoil calibers compare to the kick from a 12 ga mag shell?
Just a curious question. It's been a long time since I shot my 870.

About 50 ft lbs. Ouch. I went from a pump 12 gauge, to a pump 12 gauge with a recoil absorbing stock, to a semi- auto 12 gauge, to no 12 gauge at all. ..... Those Brenneke Black Magic 3” bear loads really hurt.

https://www.ammoforsale.com/ammo-club/ ... oil-chart/

John Davies
Spokane WA

Thanks John!