Originally Posted by memtb
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
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Problem with my 788, doesn't have a flat butt plate. It's been nicely modified to a curved checkered steel butt plate. When recoiling the top and bottom are brusing my shoulder. Another, I don't have much recoil tolerance built up. Pretty much a nooby when it comes to hunting and shooting.

Mark

Proud Left hander!