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Unfortunately, nobody around here seems to have a Federal 338 I can try out, but today I'll be trying out another friend's .308 which happens to have a shorter stock which could be perfect for me.
I asked one of my favorite gun nutz friends to let me try out his .300 yesterday at the gravel pit. (That's where we go shooting around here when we don't feel like hoofing it into the bush.) I'd shot it before but didn't like the recoil.
As for the .300, I managed the kick just fine this time around and didn't flinch a bit, but I still missed the bull's eye at 200 yards, though just barely. After about three rounds, I suggested another woman who was with us give it a try. She's a bit taller than me (not hard to do) and did okay with the .30-.30 so I figured she might even hit the target dead on with the .300. Unfortunately, she only got one try because the recoil brought the scope up and gashed her forehead. I had to rush her to the next town where the part-time clinic had to open up especially for her so they could put four stitches in her forehead. It was a bit of a reality check for me. I think I could manage the .300 okay and even start hitting the target with more practice, but what I don't want is to have the wrong gun in the wrong place-- especially while out in the bush. And let's face it, when you finally get to take your shot at that moose or caribou or whatever you're aiming for, you want the tool that's best for you.
I guess my point is that it can be a frustrating process to figure out what gun works best for you, especially when you want to run out and buy that new toy, but it's worth the effort to take it slow. And thanks to you guys on this forum, I've gotten some great suggestions on what to try out. I'm off to try out that .308 now-- I'll let you know how it went.
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