Just took my Stevens 200 apart to sand and paint it when I noticed that there was nothing but a piece of styrofoam inside. That got me thinking that since the rifle is chambered in .300 WM maybe I could take this opportunity to add weight to the stock, and reduce some of the recoil I've heard the tupperware stock guns are famous for. Any suggestions on what I should do?
Adding weight to stock?
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darkshadow
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If you do want to add weight I would get a chunk or steel or a bunch of 1oz or as big as you can get lead fishing weights.
then shoot some expanding foam in the end let it set a bit and add weights and foam as you go.
then shoot some expanding foam in the end let it set a bit and add weights and foam as you go.
If you've only heard that the magnums are harsh on the recoil end, I would recommend you actually try shooting it yourself before you add any weight. You might find it is ok as is, and does not need any weight added that may screw up the balance of the rifle.
I have the same rifle, I haven't touched in 10 days, the bruise is still there. I'd say adding weight is probably going to be a good idea. I plan on adding some as soon as I have the time and supplies. I've never taken it out yet where it hasn't left a bruise, this one wasn't the biggest, but it is the longest lasting.
When you shoot it the first time don't shoot it from a bench, guns always seem to have more recoil shooting from the bench. Shooting standing your body recoils with the gun ,at a bench it doesn't, making it sometimes painful.
gunasauras
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kind of hard to properly zero a scope from the standing position, isn't it? First time, you want to bench it, so you can zero properly, and get a feel for the recoil. Your shoulder will harden up after a while...
I have a Savage 300WM that came with the tupperware stock. For me what I noticed most, was the tendency of the gun to jump up when shooting off the bench, not so much the recoil itself. I prefer when shooting off the bench and a rest to have my left hand back under the rear of the stock, but that's not a good idea with a light magnum gun. I found that I needed to either grip the front of the stock to hold it down, or have the hand up front pulling down on the sling to catch it from jumping up so much.
If you add any weight, such as loose lead shot in a bag, make it removable. You won't want or need that weight in the field. With a shot or two at game and a jacket on in the fall, you won't feel a thing. Its at the range when the weather's warm and you are just wearing a T shirt that it might start to get at you.
If you add any weight, such as loose lead shot in a bag, make it removable. You won't want or need that weight in the field. With a shot or two at game and a jacket on in the fall, you won't feel a thing. Its at the range when the weather's warm and you are just wearing a T shirt that it might start to get at you.
I'll have to try the standing up thing next time I go out. I've only shot it from the bench so far, I guess moose hunting doesn't typically involve a bench, so I might as well work on it. Definitely I'd make any additions of weight easily removable, the light gun will be a dream to carry for 99% of the hunt when I'm not firing it.
Ardent
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.300 Mag's pretty mild really by recoil standards, I wouldn't even worry about it. On a lightweight .375 RUM or something I'd consider it, but just leave her be .300's will give you a little thump but seriously mild in the grand scheme of recoil.
Thanks for everyone's input. Maybe Ill go the Limbsaver route first and see if that makes a difference. I guess I should have shot first because i'm only going on what other guys have posted, but a more forgiving buttpad might be all that I need.
HOLY SHIZZZ! Just got back from the range with the new limb saver on. That 300win mag is downright PLEASANT to shoot. Granted those around me still complain, but my shoulder felt like it was getting brushed by a pillow. Limbsaver, best money I've spent so far in the shooting game.
