25 February 2010, 17:07
jetdrvrC&H Recoil Reducer goin' in my lil' .458 Win.
I stood it as long as I could. Everything was fine using H335 and IMR 4064, but when I began stoking it with my PH's load of 74 grains of Accurate 2230 and 500 gr. Hornady softs and solids, the 8.5 pounder became too much. It absolutely tore up a slip-on Decelerator. Call me a sissy. I don't care. But boy, the accuracy! It is worth it. Adding a permanant Limbsaver, too.
25 February 2010, 18:23
GeorgeSI have DeadMule reducers in my .470 Capstick. I wouldn't want to shoot full-power loads without them.
George
25 February 2010, 20:11
ROSCOEI hope it works for you. Don’t feel alone in not enjoying recoil. I have quite a few big bore guns and enjoy hunting with them. They have their place in the field. However they are not always “fun” to shoot when getting things zeroed. I also know that getting the snot knocked out of you will cause bad habits and will impact your shooting skills. Some may tell you they are immune to recoil, and they may be, but I am not and don’t feel that I am any less of a man for admitting it.
26 February 2010, 21:30
jetdrvrIn between shooting the .458, I also shoot my Bushmaster 5.56 and my 7mm Remmy. Also my .375. This prevents me from developing a permanent flinch. I also shoot plinker loads using 405 grain Remington bullets and 4064 in the .458. They recoil about like my .375, which I enjoy. but the full power loads are a challenge. I hope I'm making a wise investment.