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Originally Posted by Kurt505
I see a 6.5 Creedmoor in a 4.5lb rifle with a 1:9 twist as being my new favorite hunting rifle/cartridge combo.
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That's alot of recoil Kurt. If your choosing a 4.5 lb rifle.
6.5 Creedmoor with 140gr bullets at max velocities of 2736.
Recoil Impulse (2.61) lbs. Sec
Recoil Velocity (18.65) fps
Recoil Energy (24.30) ft-lbs
My heavy barrel 12 lb 308 with 178gr bullets at max velocity of 2650
Recoil Impulse (3.09) lbs. Sec
Recoil Velocity (8.29) fps
Recoil Energy (12.83) ft-lbs.
A 4.5 lb Creedmoor 24.30
My 12 lb 308 win 12.83
That's alot of recoil my friend.
This is a handy tool for those that choose too be in the know.
http://www.shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php
Don