acorn Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I have been thinking of buying one of these rifles----however I do have some concerns and was wondering if anyone here could help with my decision? I would really like the 308, but suspect I must but the '06 rifle with the 308 as an extra---with that said how reliable is this rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 How good do you need it to be? If you can be happy with something that shoots 2-3 MOA, has a relatively heavy trigger pull, but cycles reliably, then it's good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 I currently shoot a 7600 pump, need it to be reliable for cycling, my thoughts would be less recoil but do need the second shot in woods when needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 PA woods hunting, it should be fine. It's not a rifle for shooting bean fields and alfalfa lots at 300 yards +, but you'll have no trouble with deer-sized game at 50-200 yards. I wouldn't look for a lot recoil reduction from such a lightweight rifle. If you're currently shooting a .308 and you're looking for recoil reduction then you may need to hit the gym. IMO, the Browning BAR Shortrac in .308 would be a better choice, but the Benelli is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Hertz Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I have 2 R-1's: 30-06 and 300 Win Mag. I've never had a problem with either. People that have shot them have remarked how little they recoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I've shot them. They recoil plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Hertz Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 When compared to a bolt action rifle the R-1's felt recoil is less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 When compared to a bolt action rifle the R-1's felt recoil is less. Your statement is vague and misleading. Compared to a bolt action rifle of equal weight and barrel length, the R1's recoil will be slightly less, because some gasses are bled off to cycle the action. This is a very small amount. The rest of the raw recoil equation is a simple matter of physics. The heavier a rifle, the less recoil energy is transported to the butt. Felt recoil is reduced with the use of recoil pads by amortizing the recoil energy over a longer time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inyo82 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I can shoot 40 rounds at the range and have a tired arm but friends with 300 bolt actions say 4 rounds and they are in pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chance Thompson Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 love my R1 300 win mag lol but also love my weatherby mark 5 7mm mag both are very dependable and accurate rifles.only bad thing about the 300 it only comes with a 3 round clip and needs a 10 round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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