Recoil reducers

[Dublinpiper90]

I’m new to the whole big bore thing and question is “Recoil Reducers”and how to determine which one you need/choosing correct fit for Ruger RSM Mark ii

 

[Sabre]

I’m new to the whole big bore thing and question is “Recoil Reducers”and how to determine which one you need/choosing correct fit for Ruger RSM Mark ii

What is the caliber you are trying to reduce recoil on?

 

[Dublinpiper90]

.458 Lott, it’s not very bad considering the caliber just curious on what one would do

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

I wouldn't put a muzzle brake on it, that will be stupid loud when you shoot it. There's any number of recoil reducers that can be added to the stock. Some that just simply add weight. Others that use spring loaded weights and/or mecury filled that not only add weight but more action to counter the backward movement of the rifle under firing.

 

[Sabre]

The main things you can do are add weight, muzzle brake, and a better recoil/butt pad.

I personally really dislike muzzle brakes and I feel bad for PHs that have to get their ear drums blown out by everyone adding one to every gun possible. So my preference is to stick with the other two methods.

 

[Dublinpiper90]

I don’t want add a muzzle break, yes there loud and I just do t particularly care for the way they look on certain rifles, What are some trusted brands of reducers?

 

[PARA45]

Following!

 

[Colt Henderson]

Tungsten is about the heaviest material that is readily available per unit of volume, if you have the tooling available. Lead is a simpler option, DO NOT POUR MOLTEN LEAD IN A WOOD STOCK. I would pour the lead into a copper tube then cut to length. I have been looking to add weight to a single shot 600ne and there was lots of math figuring out what way to go.

 

[Philip Glass]

I’m new to the whole big bore thing and question is “Recoil Reducers”and how to determine which one you need/choosing correct fit for Ruger RSM Mark ii

I use Edwards Recoil reducers in all my larger rifles.

 

[BeeMaa]

I’ve added mercury recoil reducers to two stocks with good success. That said, I wouldn’t do it again because of the hazards associated with mercury and possible problems with travel. I sold these rifles quite a while ago.

Tungsten beads (TSS) is a really good option and there are a couple of manufacturers who offer these. Sadly, it’s not often easily adaptable to firearms other than the one it was intended for. My wife has a Blaser Kickstop on her Intuition and likes it. I also had one in my PH stock.

I have no personal experience with the Edwards Recoil Reducer but hear nothing but good things about them.

 

[Hogpatrol]

R.A.D. is another option. Have one on my smokeless muzzleloader, adjustable hydraulic cylinder. Yeah, I know, it's a: a contraption, b. doesn't look good, or c: anything anyone can think of to denigrate it. YMMV.
Tried the mercury unit, no noticeable difference.

Standard R.A.D.

Hart Systems, L.L.C. manufacturer of Recoil absorbtion Devices for shooters around the world.

www.hartshooting.com

 

[deewayne2003]

Limb Saver makes a magnum recoil pad that fits the RSM; I had one on my .416Rigby.

 

[PARA45]

I use Edwards Recoil reducers in all my larger rifles.

@Philip Glass, do you mind elaborating a bit more. Which model do you use, did you install it yourself into the draw bolt hole, or had a gunsmith install. Thanks!

 

[CamoManJ]

Bell & Carlson stocks offers 1 or 2 recoil reducers bedded properly into the fiberglass @ 11 oz. each plus a nice decelerator recoil pad. Not too expensive, I got one with 2 reducers in a stock for around $440. The Win Mod 70 action dropped right into the aluminum pillar bed nicely.

 

[Bandera]

I would first try a prefit recoil pad for the RSM.
I have used a Dead Mule recoil reducer. I could not tell it reduced recoil that much. It did add weight to shotgun.

 

[Philip Glass]

@Philip Glass, do you mind elaborating a bit more. Which model do you use, did you install it yourself into the draw bolt hole, or had a gunsmith install. Thanks!

No Ive normally called or emailed Kevin and asked his opinion on the actual reducer and then sent the stock to him for installation. Some guns are easy to do your self. It has worked for me!