Thread: How to manage recoil?

Originally Posted by Makros

Hey sheep.
That rifle, caliber, and brake combination should be relatively mild to shoot.
First thing to check is you are using hearing protection. Suggest both ear plugs and muffs. A lot of perceived recoil is noise and concussion. With a muzzle brake you have an abundance of both.
Second Tikka's recoil pad is quite stiff. Get a limbsaver. You can buy them as a bolt on pre-sized part.

Next I would focus on shooting technique and body position both of which can significantly impact perceived recoil.

Have you got an experienced shooter than can go out for a few shots with you?

i had that exact setup and found recoil too much but not on my shoulder, just the noise and concussion. With plugs and muffs it was manageable.
I found suppressed was better but still bad.

Everything that mentioned is good.
Another thing to check is if the Length of Pull is correct your you and eye relief is setup. Once my LOP was corrected recoil was reduced drastically.