r/canadaguns • u/DifficultReference99 • 5d ago
Shooting "30-hate"
I like 30.cal rifles..but my shoulder doesn't lol
•Italian M1
•Ruger Gunsite
•Henry 30-30
Scout rifle is the worst offender lol..the 30-30 is a close second.
Maybe im just getting old..
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u/handen 5d ago
I wish I picked up an 18" GSR when I got into the hobby last year when they could be had for ~$1500. But nooooo, I'll start with two intermediate calibre RARs and work my way up to that when I'm more comfortable with what I'm doing. Meanwhile, Ruger discontinues it and the price skyrockets.
But then I ended up getting lucky and finding a really nice 22" M77 Mark II in .308 with an aftermarket Bell & Carlson fibreglass stock that weighs about as much as a feather for $750 last month, so I no longer crave the scout.
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u/OxfordTheCat 4d ago
If even 30-30 is giving you a hard time, you need to look into your form.
30-06 from a semi-auto isn't a big deal either. You're not shouldering the rifle correctly. Or maybe only shooting prone?
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u/DifficultReference99 4d ago
I think im getting more recoil sensitive in my 40's lol.. That 30-30 isnt so bad but it has a kick..shot 20 of 150gr M1 is in 7.62x51 its really smooth, heavy as fuck lol so the recoil isnt bad. Shot 90% from the table, put 100 rounds down range..after 50 it starts to tickle a bit. Id say a solid 60 were through the scout rifle and that thing is one of the hardest hitting guns i own. Twice that of my 3006 savage running 168gr's
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u/OxfordTheCat 4d ago
Not that it can't get you.
My dad has a 336 with an 18", and even in 30-30 that was miserable. I'd shout my 45-70 all day over that if given the choice.
And haven't shot a scout, but have read they aren't much fun.
I will say that in general American stock design sucks. Shooting a Remington or Savage 3006 compared to a CG or Husqvarna is night and day difference. The stock transfers it all to you eat more directly without any drop.
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u/Disastrous-Panic-87 5d ago
I see a m1 Garand, I upvote