Thread: New shooter advice.

Hi Ricochet, I am new to this forum but have been shooting for a while. One thing to be aware of is the weight of the rifle will affect how you feel recoil i.e. a super light .308 may kick more than a heavy .270, also as mentioned the stock design will make a big difference. A suppressor will also cut down recoil. I shoot a Tikka 595 (an older version - Tikka heavy) in .308 with a 20 inch barrel and a suppressor. I find the slightly heavier rifle has less felt recoil and is a bit more stable for standing shots. The most important thing is that it fits you and shoots well. Total agree with the others, get yourself a .22 for practice and burn off lots of rounds first. Get some coaching at the local range if possible.