Semi-autos tend to spread recoil impulse over a longer period of time, lessening perceived recoil, and good recoil pads also mitigate kick, as can heavy winter clothing. You can easily find a rifle ...

Not everyone wants—or needs—a shoulder-thumping rifle to tag a deer. If you’re recoil-sensitive, recovering from an injury, introducing someone new to hunting, or simply prefer rifles that don’t beat ...