Thread: .303 rifle recoil, sore shoulder

I find both my 303's with original butt plates ok to shoot. The rifle that kicked my butt; or should I say my shoulder... was a Midland 308 with a rubber recoil pad. Holy shite, that kicked like a stag! Whereas my Ruger 77 .270 was a pussy compared to the Midland! It must have been a stock design issue because I've shot other 308's with no drama.