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i have a bar in 300 win mag, anyone know the best method to reduce recoil, it didnt bother me at 30 but at the age of 50 shooting that son of a gun is a bit much.
is it better to port the barrel of have a muzzle break installed
thanks in advance for ant sugestions
is it better to port the barrel of have a muzzle break installed
thanks in advance for ant sugestions
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whats the good and bad about porting rifle barrels? 0 -
.300 Win mag still hurt me at 30, though I guess its probably a little softer shooting from an auto rifle. [:D]
IMO, best method to reduce recoil is to switch to a lesser caliber. How badly do you need a .300 Win mag?
Second best is to use a reduced load in your caliber, though I don't know how well a BAR might handle this.
In terms of porting vs muzzle brake, the two mostly do the same thing.
Muzzle brake adds length to your gun and a drop of extra forward weight, but its also removable if you decide later you don't like it, or don't want it on there for practice, etc. Depending on the gun, it may be cheaper to go with a muzzle brake over porting. If the barrel is already pre-threaded, muzzle brake should be a snap to install.
Porting may reduce velocity a hair, also, though I don't think the effect is really going to be significant in a gun of this caliber.0 -
You fella's should quit beating your heads against the wall, and wishing to get your ears blasted out. I have a 300 win A-Bolt, and it kicks less than the same configuration I have in 30-06...both factory stock.
However if I wanted to use up as much secondary recoil as I could, so my shoulder didn't feel it, why not start at the shoulder? I will tell you to get a Simms Vibration Labratory, "Limbsaver" pad for it. If they don't make a direct replacement, take it to a full service shop, and have them fit one to it.
I put one of these on several of my customer's rifles, and on my Remington 870 Express Turkey Gun. It trimmed the recoil of that 21" barrel turkey gun, about in half. It will do the same for your BAR.
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I have a 300 Win Mag BAR with a muzzle brake and recoil is about like a 308. If you like the BAR and just want to dampen the recoil the muzzle brake will do the job. If you handload you might try reduced loads. I haven't done that with the BAR (might by cycling issues, might not) but I have with another 300 Win Mag bolt action without a brake. That one does have a Limbsaver recoil pad which helps but heavy bullets loaded hot aren't that pleasant to shoot. And for deer and comparable game the heavy loads aren't really needed. 150 grain Nosler BTs loaded a little faster than a 30-06 are much more comfortable to shoot, accurate, and plenty effective for deer and pigs. Some will say if you don't want 300 mag recoil then get a different caliber. That's your call but a muzzle brake or a Limbsaver recoil pad or reduced loads, or all three, will tame your BAR's recoil. 0 -
timhill100,
quote:In terms of porting vs muzzle brake, the two mostly do the same thing.
This is incorrect.
Porting such as the process used by Mag-na-port International, Inc. is used to reduce the muzzle rise only of rifles, pistols and shotguns. They claim a 15% reduction in recoil but the figures don't match up. There is a reduction in the muzzle rise though.
Muzzle brakes are used to reduce the recoil from firing rifles, pistols or shotguns by quickly dumping a significant portion of the plasma from the shot as the bullet base passes the exit holes and muzzle.
The drawback to a brake is the additional noise, although there are a couple which are better at noise control than most of the others. I wear electronic ear plugs when I hunt to help with the additional noise. When I shoot, I wear muffs and plugs together.
You can also have the brake made removable but I suggest getting a thread protector to make sure the threads won't be damaged with the brake removed.
There is also the possibility of using a suppressor for most of your shooting. These are becoming increasingly popular for both hunting and target shooting. Note that this will increase you cost substantially although it's a great way to shoot with comfort since it reduces the noise and the recoil. Be sure to check your State laws for legality.
You can try all four alternatives:
- Limbsaver pad
- Different load combination
- Muzzle brake
- Use a suppressor.
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Muzzle Break, have a thread protector made at the same time so you can take the break off if you want. 0 -
I put a muzzle break in my 300 Whby and put an 8 oz mercury cylinder in the butt and it is now easier to shoot than my .308 M700 - I am 69, so I want all the recoil damping I can get with that sucker. 0 -
Sell it to some unsuspecting kid and buy one with a BOSS.
Best of both worlds, you get a muzzle break and you can tune the barrel for your favorite hunting load.0 -
The Graco recoil reducer that is placed in the butt stock really helps out a lot.
Combine one, or 2 of them along with a good brake and you'll enjoy shooting it..
I have a 17 YO girl shooting my 338 Ultra Mag with no recoil problems at all...0 -
Why not just put the BOSS BREAK on the one that He already has? I did
Mine.
Any GOOD Gunsmith can put one on.(and no other after-market)
Put an add on the WISH LIST.
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Sell it to some unsuspecting kid and buy one with a BOSS.
Best of both worlds, you get a muzzle break and you can tune the barrel for your favorite hunting load.0 -
I don't like the straight back recoil of ported guns. You should try some first.
Maybe handload some less than full tilt ammo. I know my old eyes cannot see well enough to need the added range of full strength stuff.
Better recoil pad on rifle, perhaps one in your shooting jacket/vest.0
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