So … I know that recoil (measured in ft lbs), amongst many other things, is highly dependent on the weight of the gun. A pound or two can obviously make a huge difference so my question is - when you're figuring the weight of a gun do you include the weight of the scope as well, or just the gun?
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Originally posted by Cajun Blake View Poststock design (ergonomics) also plays a key role in transferring recoil energy
construction, dimensions, materials, grip angle, monte carlo, cheek piece, thumb hole, recoil pad material, etc .... all affect felt recoil
the plastic Tupperware stocks are the worst
However, if you add the weight of the scope... which bumps it up to 9lbs, the recoil falls below the threshold of the scope.
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Originally posted by BobbyJoe View PostI agree. Here's my dilemma... I'm putting a scope that's rated for a .375 H&H on a 12 gauge 870 pump. The gun weighs 7.25lbs. When plugging all of the numbers into a recoil calculator, the recoil for 2-3/4" slug surpasses the rating of the scope.
However, if you add the weight of the scope... which bumps it up to 9lbs, the recoil falls below the threshold of the scope.
another simple solution, buy this shotgun scope for $50 and be done with it https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f80d89e51b274a
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Originally posted by Cajun Blake View Postinstead of applying Newton's law of physics and driving yourself crazy with math analytics, call the CS department with your scope manufacturer and see what they say/recommend.
another simple solution, buy this shotgun scope for $50 and be done with it
I've called their CS department already, they've never had someone put their scope on a 12 gauge.
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Originally posted by HDWRENCH View PostWell not sure what type of stock you have but if you could remove recoil pad add some lead shot . I did it on a 300 tomahawk for bench shooting worked great . Calmed the recoil down to a point it could be shot often without beating me to death
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Originally posted by BobbyJoe View PostYou add lead shot in the butt of the gun?
Yes to your question. You can also add other things of weight. And there are several products on the market that say they help with recoil. But I've no experiance with those products. I have lead weight added to my H&R USH 12ga. stock to help with reduce recoil.
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Originally posted by Texas Grown View PostYes to your question. You can also add other things of weight. And there are several products on the market that say they help with recoil. But I've no experiance with those products. I have lead weight added to my H&R USH 12ga. stock to help with reduce recoil.
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