Recoil reducers, So many diff. Which is-
Best kind/brand? (for a 12 gauge) stock mounted type....Thanks in advance
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The BEST recoil reducer is a good fitting stock. The second best recoil reducer is a lighter loaded shell (screw the 3 1/2 "super mags" and save the 3" mag's for goose hunting, stick with 1 1/4oz, 3 1/2dram, 2 3/4" or lighter ammo for everything else). Everything else is a band-aid. 
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
How about the Browning reducer made for shotguns? It fits in a recess cut in the butt, is a spring-loaded friction washer adjusted with an allen wrench through the side of the stock.
It's a rack and pinion system and has about 1-1/2" of travel.
I got some of these to use on heavy recoiling rifles but haven't tried one yet.
I'll email you a picture. I signed with Photobucket, but haven't figured how to put a picture on GB with this webtv thing.0 -
Well this is an 1897 Winchester. Has a 7/8's hole in the stock. and I sure don't want anything that Shows or is visable. (Cowboy action) 0 -
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1) Do you realy want to modify the origional stock, or is getting a proper fitting (to you) buttstock made a possibility.
2) Not being familiar with CAS rules, can you use a 1oz, or even a 7/8oz, shotload? How about a 2 1/2 dram equiv powder charge (12ga loads this light might require you to start reloading). If you want some smoke (and don't mind the cleaning) using real BP loads will also reduce the impact on your shoulder (slower recoil pulse).
The mechanical reducers work 2 ways, by adding weight (filling the holes with lead shot and epoxy will do the same thing) and by "sloshing" which again increases the length of the recoil pulse.
My personal objection to adding weights is that it unbalances the gun, making it awkward to handle (in rifles they often burry one in the forend to offset the buttstock weights).
Are you required to (or do you need to) have a full magazine tube, IE can you install a brass or lead plug inside the mag tube?
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
No I definatly do NOT want to alter the stock. It already has a 7/8" by 7" hole which could be used to house a recoil reducer. and I agree about not adding weight to the gun (anywhere) 0 -
Edwards recoil reducer will fit the bill. Fits in the bolt hole, nothing visible from the outside. I have them on several shotguns.
Link to Edwards:
http://www.edwardsrecoilreducer.com/index.htm
There are others. Do a google search.
Your mileage may vary.
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