.300 win mag issue

[S. Hill]

Here is another option to reduce the felt recoil of that magnum. Send it to KDF for a mercury recoil reducer and/or muzzle brake.

The mercury recoil reducer will add about 4 oz. to the overall weight of the rifle, but will really tame the punch to your shoulder. I have a friend who sent his Marlin 45-70 to them because he said the rifle was "un-shootable". He got it back, took it to the range, and is VERY happy with it. If you are only going to go this route, you can just send them the stock.

A muzzle brake will also tame the recoil, but will add length to the rifle, and a deafening blast to those around you. It is more of a compromise than the other option.

Their website is www.kdfguns.com They are in TX, just outside of San Antonio.

 

[Maverick223]

A muzzle brake will also tame the recoil, but will add length to the rifle, and a deafening blast to those around you. It is more of a compromise than the other option.

I agree, and absolutely refuse to add one to anything that can reasonably be shot without one (which include all of my rifles including the magnums).

 

[Skylerbone]

Actually a mercury reducer will generally add 1/2-1 lb. to overall weight. It must be fitted tightly inside the stock however to be of use. With a synthetic (not sure what the OP has) this can be tricky as most are hollow.

 

[S. Hill]

Actually a mercury reducer will generally add 1/2-1 lb. to overall weight. It must be fitted tightly inside the stock however to be of use. With a synthetic (not sure what the OP has) this can be tricky as most are hollow.

KDF epoxies them tight inside, then foam fills the cavity. I've had them do a Win. 70 .300 Weatherby with the factory injection molded stock. Wonderful! But you're right, the whole process will add little more weight to a hollow synthetic stock because of that.

That additional weight will tame the felt recoil, too.