My Rem 375 Weatherby XCR II synthetic stock just seems to soak up recoil. With factory 375 H&H loads it kicks way less weighing 7.25 lbs with scope than my 9 lb plus CZ 550 in 375 H&H did. Is there a stock with the same recoil absorbing qualities that will fit a CZ 550?

Don't know about recoil absorption. IME it is more a matter of stock fit and the right recoil pad. Maybe your Weatherby stock just fits you better? I had a M70 30-06 that tipped the scales at about 9 1/4 lbs. Had a M700 built with a custom fitted syn stock that weighed 7 lbs. With the same loads the M700 had significantly less felt recoil.
When I built my 375 I took it to the same gunsmith and had him duplicate the M700 stock.

Thanks, it doesn't really fit me any better than my BDL in 270 or CZ 550 stocks. I think the XCR II stock is soft. Some people don't like that, they think it will effect accuracy, this one doesn't. It is a bit snappy with 300g bullets at 2800 fps, but with normal 375 H&H factory 300g ammunition it's a pussycat, even though it only weighs 7.25 lbs with scope and rings.

Cuck: For me the Hogue stock greatly reduces recoil from my 416 Ruger. Don't know if it the rubber coating and recoil pad or stock shape, but it works.

I have Bell&Carlson synthetic stocks on my 375 Weatherby and 458 win mag. They are very good at reducing recoil. Both rifles are Mauser 98's.

Thanks the B&C or the McMillan that seems to be the consensus choice for the CZ550

That's what the companies claim, and some gun scribes have offered such information..I, personally have never noticed it, but really have not done enough shooting with composite stocks to have an opinion..I believe stock fit is the best cure for recoil but only to a certain extent..Lots of correct shooting cures recoil ills. Just knowing how to hold a big bore rifle means a lott (pun intended)

Many synthetic stocks soak up recoil. We had this debate in here years ago. . It's one reason I keep the canoe paddle stock on my River that is a 458 Winchester. I'm thinking that when I put a synthetic stock on my 375 Whelan AI that a bit of the sharpness of the recoil will go away.

I find my 375 Weatherby and 416RM both had less felt recoil when I switched to HS Precision Sporter stocks. Both are Win Model 70 Classic Stainless rifles. The 'tupperware' stocks with those hard recoil pads were not so nice.
I also find my B&C stock on my Model 70 EW in 338WM to have less felt recoil than my old Classic stainless with the same 'tupperware' stock. I think it was the hard recoil pads Winchester used at the time, not the stocks design.

Cheers.

From use.. and ALOT of reading, the best things to reduce recoil.

1. Good Recoil Pad
2. Straight stock, with minimal drop. Maybe even negative drop.
3. Synetic materiell, which compresses a little.


Ex: the Kimber Montana stock is known for good recoil absorption.

The B&C stock for the 550's is a nice stock. I noticed a big difference in felt recoil between the factory hogs back and the aramid stock when I switched. I had my smith switch out the factory pad for a red silver's pad and was originally concerned because it was a good bit harder than the decelerator the stock came with, but found no issue with the silvers.

There are in fact foam rubbers that do an excellent job of absorbing good amounts of energy. These are soft foams not mostly rigid plastics like stocks . PAST recoil shoulder pads and some rifle recoil pads use them.
Proper design of the stock is important especially
LOP

Here is what I know. This is from
A guy who has soaked up
More recoil over more time than possibly all of you combined. I'm also no superman so listen up! first you need to learn how to properly shoot a big bore! No you are not born with this skill either! Your body needs to know how to roll with the recoil. I know it's heresy but honestly find someone with real experience and let them train you! No reduced power loads, full court bogey! Don't talk yourself into you know better, because you don't!
You need a stock design that runs the recoil straight back not up and out. You need the widest stock butt with the most surface area you can get. A square got that recipe right! This is custom fitted with a good recoil pad like a pachmryer deaccelerstor or shot gun style pad! Easily covered in leather for esthetics .
I also suggest lead weight in the butt and forearm as well as a effective muzzle brake. My .600 ok generates over 200 ft lbs of recoil and when everything I've described is done it's actually less than 100 ft lbs of felt recoil. 95 lb women can have and continue to shoot full power loads easily. No bs, but your free to do as you please. I hope this helps, my intention is simply to provide perspective.

I think the shape of the stock reflects better how recoil is felt.

I have some European style stocked rifles, and they kick far harder than they should.

Rob, can you elaborate on "rolling with the recoil"? Got Youtubes?