gun discharge in cockpit.

"Gig 601XL Builder" wrote in message
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Dan wrote:
On Mar 26, 1:13 pm, "Jon Woellhaf" wrote:
I fired it without a recoil pad.

Once.

Never again!

I've never seen or heard of anyone firing this in any other position
than prone, with a bi or tripod and recoil pad.

Can I ask.. what were you thinking??!?!?


No kidding. Are you able to use your arm yet.

The Semi-Auto version isn't near as bad.

Many moons ago I was at a range shooting a 300 Win Mag, when I got into a
conversation with an older gentleman who was shooting a 58 Sharps. He
offered, with a gleam in his eye, to have me try it. He said "It's kicks a
mite!".

No kidding! I fired one shot, then went 20 yards behind the firing line to
retrieve my right arm and shoulder.

Now, I'm 6'2" and was about 200-205 lbs when this happened, and I was
thinking that, during the buffalo hunting days, the average man was about
5'7" to 5'9" and about 155-160 lbs. Just how in the hell did those guys
survive more than a few rounds with that thing?