So let's talk numbers. Although I am going to share with you my opinions on all the different calibers going forward, the numbers never lie. In this episode I want to share with you a recoil calculator that I find to be an invaluable tool while trying to build a rifle, select your caliber or even when selecting a bullet. This tool gives you a chance to change just a couple little things and see the results you will get in both recoil energy and recoil velocity. And recoil velocity is never spoken off and can make one of the biggest differences in taking your rifles "felt" recoil down a notch or two so you can enjoy shooting it more. Next episode is going to be on the big .224 calibers, but for now let's give you some tools to run the numbers on your own.

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Varmint Al's Recoil Calculator!

Setting the rules of the road. So, we are going to advocate going with the smallest caliber you think you can get by with. But how do you compare them? What are the parameters or measurements you would use to quantify or qualify the results to get an accurate comparison? This is how I am going to approach this and come up with a score. This is all with a baseline of comparison shooting a small .224 caliber like the .223 Rem, 222 Rem or 22 Hornet.

Recoil Tolerance Score of 0-100: How many people out of 100 can shoot 100 rounds through said rifle and enjoy each shot and would come back and come back to do another 100 rounds immediately afterwards like they could with a small .224 caliber?

Group Size Deterioration Score 0-100: How many people out of 100 could shoot said caliber without increasing their average group size by more than 50% when compared to what they could shoot with a .224 caliber?

Fundamental Deterioration Threshold 0-100: How many consecutive shots do I think the average person could shoot before fundamentals start to deteriorate? I feel 99% of the shooting population could shoot up to 100 rounds with a small .224 caliber.

Accuracy Deterioration Score 0-100: How many people out of 100 could maintain the same level of accuracy with this bigger caliber that they could achieve with a small .224 caliber?

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Let's start small. At least as small as you can legally shoot for hunting in most states. We are going to kick this series off with the small .224 calibers you can choose from. The 22 Hornet, 222 Rem and the .223 Rem. This is not a list of ideas. This is a list of killing-capable calibers for deer- sized game and below. I know this from experience as my Grandfather and my family has hunted with the first two calibers for decades. Taking more deer than you could fit in a dump truck and as best I can recall, I never remember him ever asking for help finding one that got away. That in itself should speak volumes on the value of these unspoken and often forgotten calibers that have been around for nearly 95 years. Take a listen with an open mind. It might change your shooting and open your world to the idea of going with the smallest caliber you can get by with.

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