A favorite cartridge for Alaska hunters, the .338 Winchester Magnum, firing a 250-grain bullet at 2,700 feet per second, in a 9-pound rifle, generates around 35 foot pounds of recoil.

Guns Ammo Rifle Ammo Fastest .30-Caliber Rifle Cartridge in the World: The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum Roy Weatherby’s .30-378 became an intriguing option for long-range shooters and big-game hunters who ...

The plus side of this cartridge is that recoil is pretty mild, so it’s a good choice for shooters who need to take recoil into consideration. The Winchester 150-grain Deer Season XP generates 8. ...