Mossberg Patriot .338 Win Mag Matte Blued Bolt Action Rifle

A: It will have some recoil to it but not as bad as 338 rum or 338lapua. You could add a brake to it but you'd have to get the barrel threaded.

A: Anthony, in short, like a mule on steroids. You can look at a recoil reduction butt stock attachments called decelerator pads that will help immensely.

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A: The 338 mag, especially any synthetic stock will kick like a mule.

A: It has no sights it comes scope ready with weaver bases installed Caliber .338 WIN MAG Capacity 4 Barrel Type Fluted Barrel Length 22" ***********Sight Weaver Style Bases************ Scope N/A Twist 1:10 LOP Type Fixed LOP 13.75" Barrel Finish Matte Blued Stock Finish Synthetic (Black) Weight 6.5 Length 42.75" UPC 015813279055

A: John, according to the UPC code, this is a Weaver Base no rifle sight rifle. So it is "Scope Only".

A: Hi John, it comes scope ready with weaver bases installed instead. Here's the Specs: Caliber .338 WIN MAG Capacity 4 Barrel Type Fluted Barrel Length 22" - Sight Weaver Style Bases Scope N/A Twist 1:10 LOP Type Fixed LOP - 13.75" Barrel Finish Matte Blued Stock Finish Synthetic (Black) Weight 6.5 Length 42.75"

A: Hi Talbert, The recoil is going to be pretty close. The .338 might even have a little less in my opinion.

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A: Talbert, thing about the 338 over the 375 is u can shoot 160 grain up to 300 grain out of the 338. You could take deer, up to grizzly, recoil is a bit more with the 375. If it was me the 338 would be my pick for the range in bullet weight and overall shootability, good luck.

A: The difference in recoil is going to come down to the weight of the rifles A lighter weight .338 will have more recoil a heaver gun will have less

A: Joel, unfortunately Buds does not open or alter New Firearm packages from how they are received from the manufacturer. Terribly sorry about this Sir.

A: sorry buds will not alter firearms they are shipped as they come from the factory