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Old 02-10-2013, 20:37   #1432
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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK View Post
I have been told the Beowulf is about like a shotgun. The action mitigates the recoil somewhat. Mine does not have a break/flash gizmo, that is also said to help.. Will find out..
I have maybe 50 rounds through them collectively from three or four range sessions.

If they think it kicks like a shotgun, they must be running 3-1/2" Maximum loads.

I would personally rank it with a stout .45-70 load.

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