Thread: Reducing recoil due to injuries

Shoot small animals at closer ranges with smaller calibre rifle!
Small animals will weight less - more so when you bone them out on the spot and only take the meat!
A smaller calibre rifle will typically shoot a lighter weight projectile meaning less recoil. Smaller calibre rifle will likely be lighter over all as well, saving your ankle. You could put a muzzle break on your smaller calibre rifle to further reduce the recoil without increasing the weight much.
Shooting them at closer ranges will suit your smaller calibre rifle and also mean you have to carry the less meat a shorter distance, saving both your shoulder and you ankle!

I suggest you hunt rabbits with a 22LR - have fun!
Another option would be take up fishing!