r/canadaguns • u/Western_Wish4280 • Aug 14 '26

Shooting First day at the range

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Hi all, it was my first day at the range and first time ever firing a firearm. I didnt expect it to be like this honestly.

So i sign up for the membership, old man there is the president of the club, he does the boresighting for me chuckles a little as he hands me back the firearm and wishes me luck.

I load three bullets in my mag and set my stuff up ready to go. Seen a few videos on how to fire a firearm before. I lock in and pull the trigger.

It was a NUKE.

I had never imagined the kick to be soooo harsh and trust me when i say it, it SHOOK ME TO THE BONE.

I was absolutely terrified and i could fathom at that moment that those who shoot on youtube (my fav is hicko45) are actually on a league wayyyyy beyond what i had placed them on.

Fired 10 rounds and packed up, cleaned my stuff and am starting towards home.

Ive trily never felt such mixed emotions before. On hand i was terrified and on the other hand, FUCK YEAHHHHHHHH.

Setup is- Tikka t3x chambered in win308, ammo used is federal 150grain soft point, scope is vortex crossfire 3-9x40mm. Recoil pad is limbsaver airtech for tikka.

Sorry for the long post. Tips are highly appreciated.

TLDR: got rekt on first time ever shooting a firearm.

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u/AssignmentPutrid3197 Aug 15 '26

Are you planning on hunting?

If not, I'd try to trade that Tikka for one in 223. It will feel about 1/5th of the recoil you had on the 308 and it will be much cheaper to shoot.

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u/Western_Wish4280 Aug 15 '26

Yes sole purpose being "hunting" i initially wanted a 6.5 creedmoor or a 275win, but later the primal mind kicked in and told me to get a gun that can take care of deer, moose and bear. So went with 308win and the rest is history

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u/AssignmentPutrid3197 Aug 15 '26

308 is a good choice for that but honestly sucks for being a range toy.

Good luck on the future hunts!

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u/looloopklopm Aug 15 '26

There are great 308 range options. I just bought one.

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u/AssignmentPutrid3197 Aug 15 '26

I just mean in the strict terms of - 223 being much less recoil - 223 being much cheaper - 223 being straighter