.30-06 versus 12 Gauge Recoil?

Question: I have an 6.6lb Remington 870 with an 18 inch barrel and factory recoil pad. I have been shooting 6 1/2 shot 2 3/4" game load shot out of it. I was wondering if my shotgun firing 00 buck shot would kick more or less than a .30-06 rifle. The rifle being a Ruger M77 Sporter that weighs just at 6lbs 8 oz. and has a small recoil pad on it. The length of pull is just right for me as is the shotgun. Which will have more felt recoil? It may be 6 shot then. For the 870 I shoot standing up. For the rifle I'm either going to be sitting down in a chair with a bipod on my rifle. The rifle then sits on the table and I shoot. Either that or I stand up and shoot my rifle.

Answer: Auburn..6 1/2 shot? Or did you mean 7 1/2 shot? Anyway....... You answer is going to depend on what position you are in when firing. The Ruger 30-06 will have an edge over your Remington 870 on "Felt" recoil

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