Thread: How to manage recoil?

Originally Posted by nowool

problem is that a muzzle break is going to make the noise louder and that adds to the perceived recoil. I would fit a suppressor and go with a light bullet and try that out. also, no offence, but did you go from .22lr to .308? I'm over 60 years old, and have arthritis ,and i regularly shoot a 14'' barrel .308. its not that i'm tough; its because over the years i learned to shoulder the gun properly and not think about the recoil but the trigger and sights.

Yes, go from rimfire to 308 recently. My only experience with centrefire was during younger days in the military. Don't remember the recoil was that much but I think you are right, the focus was different then. The advise in this forum is great. What I need is more practice. If that did not help, will probably get a low calibre rifle.