I shoot a 7x300 win mag with a Fat Bastard brake. Shooting a 190 gr Atip with recoil equal to my .243. MV around 2930. I don't have my reloading at the moment.Back in early summer I started a thread about possible over pressure in my 300 win mag on a hot day due to the powder I use,IMR4350.
We know it is temp sensitive but never had a problem before.On monday October 16 I took the 300 win mag back to the range.Still a problem!I also took a 300 weatherby mag and again,hard recoil.
Starting last year in the fall saw doctor that speciality is losing weight ,He educated me on diet and and started taking Ozempic and a drug my doctor said would work and now I have lost a bit over 60 pounds.At present 63.7 pounds.
Feel great but the weight must have kept the recoil down as I never had a problem before.Also shoot a 45/70 with stout loads,no problem before.
I need a GOOD muzzle brake for this old man.
Suggestions?
I use a Harrells precision brake on my 7 mag. Almost no recoil now! I use it because I'm tall and on the bench when sighting in or working a load the recoil gets old quick. Since I always wear ear protection when I shoot I leave it on. It has really spoiled me.Back in early summer I started a thread about possible over pressure in my 300 win mag on a hot day due to the powder I use,IMR4350.
We know it is temp sensitive but never had a problem before.On monday October 16 I took the 300 win mag back to the range.Still a problem!I also took a 300 weatherby mag and again,hard recoil.
Starting last year in the fall saw doctor that speciality is losing weight ,He educated me on diet and and started taking Ozempic and a drug my doctor said would work and now I have lost a bit over 60 pounds.At present 63.7 pounds.
Feel great but the weight must have kept the recoil down as I never had a problem before.Also shoot a 45/70 with stout loads,no problem before.
I need a GOOD muzzle brake for this old man.
Suggestions?
Limbsaver.....great choice! ( you Old Softie)Had a chance to put 3 rounds of my usual 300 win mag load down range and the problem was in fact the recoil pad.The Limbsaver fit like a glove,no sanding or shaping.
I shot 3 rounds back to back,not for accuracy but just to see and all went as usual.It was cold that day so I did not shoot any other rifle.
Quality Recoil pads do make a difference.
Eric H which of the two made the most difference?After years of military and old age I now feel a lot of recoil. Bought a Remington 308 and it kicked the **** out of me. Had the barrel threaded and added a Fat Bastard brake and put a magnum recoil pad from KICK-EEZ on and now it's a pleasure to shoot.