Thread: Managing recoil for a rookie shooter

Your second paragraph is exactly what you do. Just relax and focus on a smooth trigger pull. A .243 doesn't need anything else don't try and fight anything, you'll end up tensing up just before the shot and pull your shot off target. Relax, let the shot surprise you.

I'm convinced most of perceived recoil is noise and concussion. So if your .243 isn't suppressed, suppress it. DPT do a wonderful job and will sort you out.
If it is suppressed, make sure you're still wearing hearing protection, if just earmuffs or just ear plugs, double them up to plugs and muffs.