BT-99 recoil ?
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My BT-99 is a pretty soft shooter. I don't think you'll have much of a problem.
If you shoot 1 oz loads, that would help too.
I also know they make a LOT of recoil reduction pieces for the BT-99.
I'd say GO FOR IT!
If you shoot 1 oz loads, that would help too.
I also know they make a LOT of recoil reduction pieces for the BT-99.
I'd say GO FOR IT!
7 3/4 lb. for the lightest version?
That's as heavy as or heavier than most full-size 12 Gauge field guns.
Not much to worry about. It has a big recoil pad.
My standard BT-99 pad was damaged, so I replaced it with a Limbsaver. Recoil, schmecoil. Gra-coils and such are effective, but they also change the balance of the gun dramatically. Limbsaver works fine for me, and it's cheap, too. My shoulder never feels a thing.
I shoot handloaded 1 oz. at 1250 or so as my standard trap load. Were it not for my club-mates' penchant for masochism, 27-yard and progressive wobbles, I'd shoot a lighter load. 1 oz. at 1145 is fine for American Trap until you get behind the 23.
Hell, some people shoot low-velocity loads at 27, but that's too much conscious adjustment for my taste. I want a progressive to be a no-brainer, with natural leads.
That's as heavy as or heavier than most full-size 12 Gauge field guns.
Not much to worry about. It has a big recoil pad.
My standard BT-99 pad was damaged, so I replaced it with a Limbsaver. Recoil, schmecoil. Gra-coils and such are effective, but they also change the balance of the gun dramatically. Limbsaver works fine for me, and it's cheap, too. My shoulder never feels a thing.
I shoot handloaded 1 oz. at 1250 or so as my standard trap load. Were it not for my club-mates' penchant for masochism, 27-yard and progressive wobbles, I'd shoot a lighter load. 1 oz. at 1145 is fine for American Trap until you get behind the 23.
Hell, some people shoot low-velocity loads at 27, but that's too much conscious adjustment for my taste. I want a progressive to be a no-brainer, with natural leads.
AB...Thanks....Question ....does Limbsaver make a pre-fit Pad for the 99? Just in case we have to make a switch?
By the way ..I graduated her to a 12 ga. about a month ago from a 20.
She's shot my field 870 with little or no problems. I put on a youth stock ,so she had the proper LOP. I want to get a gun (just for her) for Xmas, and know the BT's reputation. Not only that I like brownings..thanks again
By the way ..I graduated her to a 12 ga. about a month ago from a 20.
She's shot my field 870 with little or no problems. I put on a youth stock ,so she had the proper LOP. I want to get a gun (just for her) for Xmas, and know the BT's reputation. Not only that I like brownings..thanks again
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However, one of the grind-to-fit pads happened to fit my BT stock within 1/16" all around, with a little shift to the two screw holes with my Dremel. I never did bother with sandpaper-fitting down to that last 1/16", as it helps protect the corners of the buttstock in the range rack anyway. It's as good as a pre-fit pad, for my purposes.
Also, Limbsaver has PDF files on their website, so you can match up your butt with the full-size drawings. This allows you to find one that's really close, if not exact.
I don't know if all BT buttstocks have the same dimensions at the pad, since they have made several variants over the years, and they make several variants at the moment.
However, one of the grind-to-fit pads happened to fit my BT stock within 1/16" all around, with a little shift to the two screw holes with my Dremel. I never did bother with sandpaper-fitting down to that last 1/16", as it helps protect the corners of the buttstock in the range rack anyway. It's as good as a pre-fit pad, for my purposes.
Also, Limbsaver has PDF files on their website, so you can match up your butt with the full-size drawings. This allows you to find one that's really close, if not exact.
I don't know if all BT buttstocks have the same dimensions at the pad, since they have made several variants over the years, and they make several variants at the moment.
AB ok thanks. Will see how it goes, and if it needs another pad I'll look at the limbsaver and a grind to fit if need be. I a limbsaver on the 870 and it really tamed that gun.
In any case the BT-99 mico was ordered today......hope I get it for Xmas to put under the tree for her. If not, it wont matter, I can put the picture in a box,...... It will make her happy whenever it arrives.
In any case the BT-99 mico was ordered today......hope I get it for Xmas to put under the tree for her. If not, it wont matter, I can put the picture in a box,...... It will make her happy whenever it arrives.
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