Originally Posted by MCMark
Originally Posted by memtb
Personally, I hate brakes…..absolutely not needed on low recoil rifles.

If you’re planning on having a barrel that short…..perhaps consider a “suppressor”. It’s long, a bit bulky, ugly dried cow dung, but……it reduces muzzle blast and reduces recoil a little! memtb

A 308 isn't exactly a low recoil cartridge, one thing on the rifle is, the previous owner added a metal but plate.

Can't own a suppressor up here in Canada, it's prohibited.


Must’ve been a “wanna be” sadist! 🤔 😂 I started my centerfire shooting at 14 1967 ish with an iron sights only, 6 1/2 pound, .308 Win. with the plastic butt plate (similar in recoil transfer). I never found it unpleasant! In fact, I gave it to my son several years ago…..still wearing the original plastic butt pad! memtb

Last edited by memtb; 06/26/23.
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel

“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024