[FeralCatKillr]

A .30-06 Ruger M77 mkII is my one and only big game rifle at the moment.

Yes it jumps. No it doesn’t matter for hunting.

I read everything Jeff Cooper ever wrote about rifle shooting including his wonderful “The Art of the Rifle.” I’m a true disciple of his. Get as close to your game as possible. Get in the most steady position possible based on the terrain. Without dismounting the rifle from your shoulder after the shot, work the bolt as vigorously as possible without being abusive to the gun. By the time you have worked the bolt your scope should be back on target. Shoot with both eyes open unless you’re one of those folks whose eye dominance doesn’t allow for this; it’ll help you get back on target quickly and see both the sight picture and the bigger situation if your animal doesn’t go down and starts to run.