[Mat_Helm]

That last line may not read right, but the point is the .30-06 is just a little bit higher in recoil than the 7x57mm until you get to the heavier bullets, than it is a lot higher. The 7mm Mag recoil is larger than the .30-06 with any size bullet load as most belted magnums will be. The 7mm Mag has 40% more recoil than the 7x57mm, depending upon the weight of the gun in relation to felt recoil. The .30-06 with lighter 150gr deer loads is not bad and comparable to the 7x57mm.

[scripter]

Thanks - and it all makes sense. It was a 7mm Magnum that I shot. At the time I thought the bullet was huge.