Originally Posted by
gretch6364
Thanks...you know it does kick pretty hard, but I was sighting in a Model 700 30-06 that had no kick pad, just a thin piece of plastic on the butt, and it did more damage to my shoulder than the ultra mag.
The other thing about the RUM is it really is just a hunting rifle. If you tried using it for weekend target practice, you would be going through barrels pretty fast. I mean the muzzle velocity is like 3,400 FPS with a 140 grain bullet. She is a barrel burner!
She shoots damn flat though and I consistently shot touching pairs at 250 yards the last two years when I was getting her ready for hunting season. It has been shooting dead on with NO movement both years, which is pretty impressive for a walnut stock, IMO.
It is just a great hunting rifle...and it will only start making you sore after about 20 rounds in a row. I would however, not suggest it for a flincher. It is a shame the round is not more popular with hunters...that gun will drop any North American big game.