It seems to me that felt recoil is less the issue then first experiences.
I'm not saying that felt recoil is not an issue.
I'm saying that when one's first experience with a particular caliber or a particular rifle hurts, it sets the tone for all future shots with that caliber or rifle.
Which is why I participated in this thread. All too often, whenever a new hunter asks for advice on what rifle or caliber to choose, the uber magnum crowd dominates the discussion, often dismissing those who suggest a less powerful option with comments about bang flop kills and such.
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