Wife will shoot if I reduce recoil!

jonyork said:
That's definitely a thought. Any recoil absorbing buttstocks on the market?

Some A-hole did scare her off, she likes the 22 but is nervous about the .223

I am sure she will acclimate just fine to it, as it is very mild but shes nervous as shes 5'11" and 135 lbs, and feels that without recoil absorbing tech, she might get bounced around too much.
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that is not small at all, mine shoots 50BMG in a 20lb rifle without and issues. 20lbs is light for a BMG
 
jonyork said:
Hi CGN,

My fiance wants to go to the range and start shooting with me, especially the AR15. However, it comes with one condition, I got to reduce recoil (shes a wee thing) on it, so, what is the best way to do so before going to muzzle brakes?

At that point, which muzzle brakes are the best?

Thanks!
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5.56 has a recoil?...
 
Not to be a di*k, but tell her my 9 year old neice shoots clays with a 12 ga. .223 is nothing. Sit her at a bench load 1 round in your AR and tell her to hold it tight to her shoulder and squeeze.
 
jonyork said:
That's definitely a thought. Any recoil absorbing buttstocks on the market?

Some A-hole did scare her off, she likes the 22 but is nervous about the .223

I am sure she will acclimate just fine to it, as it is very mild but shes nervous as shes 5'11" and 135 lbs, and feels that without recoil absorbing tech, she might get bounced around too much.
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She's a lot bigger than I was when I started shooting 223 at 6 years old.
Her inhibitions to that level of recoil are not physical.
Getting past that, 40gr bullets with the lightest load that will be within safe load parameters and also reliably function the action.
Muzzle blast can be just as, if not more intimidating to some as the recoil itself, if this is the case with her a linear muzzle brake is the way to go as will direct muzzle blast down range away from the shooter.
Linear muzzle brakes are not as effective at reducing felt recoil as some other designs but there is not much reduction to be had at this power level anyway.
Good luck finding what works for you.
 
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my72jeep said:
5.56 has a recoil?...
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Sounds like she set the condition. This isnt a debate on recoil level or each persons tolerance of it.

If him taking a measure (even if frivolous) makes her more comfortable and is what it takes for them to be able to enjoy the hobby together, then so be it.
 
Heavy Buffer ( More mass so should lessen the sharp snap and the recoil pad for less feel ) and A Recoil pad for the carbine stock all I can suggest w/o saying go with a muzzle break or being rude. I worked with females in the infantry some were 100lbs soaking wet.

It could also be the LOUD bark she is associating it as recoil. Double up the hearing protecting and try that.
 
For a linear brake, what would you guys suggest?

For a buttstock/recoil pad, which would you guys suggest?

For a buffer, which would you guys suggest?

for everyone commenting on her size/weight compared to them, there is a big difference between a very willing boy, and a hesitant woman. Same goes for military women, they already kinda "want" to, and aren't hesitant about it at the very least. She wants too, but feels intimidated due to her bad past experience. EL34/6l6 is right, any attempt by me will just ease her mind. But if I am going to spend some money on the darn things, they might as well work!
 
jonyork said:
For a linear brake, what would you guys suggest?

For a buttstock/recoil pad, which would you guys suggest?

For a buffer, which would you guys suggest?

for everyone commenting on her size/weight compared to them, there is a big difference between a very willing boy, and a hesitant woman. Same goes for military women, they already kinda "want" to, and aren't hesitant about it at the very least. She wants too, but feels intimidated due to her bad past experience. EL34/6l6 is right, any attempt by me will just ease her mind. But if I am going to spend some money on the darn things, they might as well work!
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S&J Hardware makes a fair price linear brake. Also can pick up a heavy buffer from them ( 3 3oz ) should be good If not bump it to 4.

Buttpad they're pretty much all the same. Ebay, Amazon.

http://sjhardware.com/store/modules.php?name=catalog&file=index&cPath=102_110
 
Well, first of all, she hasnt even fired the damn thing and shes complaining about recoil. How exactly are you going to fix something that isnt a problem? Its not like she shot the thing and said "too much recoil, fix it, or i wont shoot it"

You're going to go throw money on a muzzle break, possibly making it worse as now the concussion wave will make her not want to shoot it.

Take her out, let her shoot it, IF then she says no-go, work on trying to fix the issue.
 
Gunnerlove said:
I was 135lbs when I joined the military.
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:d 5'11" and 145 lbs...I was a massive pair of legs and lungs with sticks for arms.

As for the issue of "recoil", I think it's safe to say it's the muzzle blast, which is substantial from a 14.5" barreled .223/5.56. I'm still a bit surprised by the blast from a short barreled AR and I'm ready for it.

Regarding a the linear compensator, I'm no help, but not to worry good advice is on it's way if not squeezed in before my post...
 
I am a small woman, and find the recoil of the .223 to be no problem, almost non existent. That being said, I love my .22 AR, as I can shoot it indoor in the winter, then throw my 300 ACC on in the summer. I think she would like one like in the bottom of the picture, an Omni Gen 2 Hybrid, with a cheap, light Chiappa poly .22 upper.

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Red_Liner740 said:
Well, first of all, she hasnt even fired the damn thing and shes complaining about recoil. How exactly are you going to fix something that isnt a problem? Its not like she shot the thing and said "too much recoil, fix it, or i wont shoot it"
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Nailed it.

If she wanted to go shooting, she'd go.
If you want her to go, tell her she shouldn't.;)
 
For a linear brake, what would you guys suggest?
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The Levang on my RFB is extreamly effective at eliminating the muzzle blast from a .308 bullpup so much so I'd say it was nonexistent... Does nothing for recoil.


.223 recoil... Sigh... It's not the recoil that's intimadating it's the noise in most cases.


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get a new fiance or teach her to shoot properly, or a 22 kit. Small children can shoot the AR15 without issue, if they do it right.
 
Robmcleod82 said:
Id just change the flash hider and tell her the new one reduces recoil and then make a fuss over how great it works. Chances are its just in her head and doing that will get her confidence up and she will be good to go.
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Exactly. It's like when they're complaining they're cold, so you pretend to adjust the thermostat, and a few minutes later they say that's much better.
 
The pic in post 37 also reminded me that if you are shooting under a roof or covered firing point, this can reflect noise/blast back toward the shooter. Most new shooters I have introduced to shooting react more to the noise/blast in centrefire calibres than the actual recoil.

Kudos to the OP for looking at ways to imorove the shooting experience of his fiancé! Hope it works out.
 
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