XM8 recoil

[Roboss]

Does anyone know the recoil of XM8 compared to the M4?
Did it have the same spring recoil system or something different?

 

[briansmithwins]

XM8 was based on the HK G36, which is a derivative of the AR180. Recoil would depend on weight and presence of a muzzle brake more so than the recoil system design.

BSW

 

[entropy]

I know about the recoil of the MX-8.....

 

[gopguy]

Actually I own a XM8 that was converted from a SL8. The barrel on mine is short but still has the heavy SL8 profile. I would say the recoil between it and my Colt M4 carbine with a 16 inch barrel is comparable. I dont note a difference in felt recoil. The XM8 is more front end heavy than the M4. Ditto for the G-36, I have a couple Tommy Built T36 clones of the 36, both E and C models.


https://imgpile.com/i/umJ5G4

 

[Mosin Bubba]

Actually I own a XM8 that was converted from a SL8. The barrel on mine is short but still has the heavy SL8 profile. I would say the recoil between it and my Colt M4 carbine with a 16 inch barrel is comparable. I dont note a difference in felt recoil. The XM8 is more front end heavy than the M4. Ditto for the G-36, I have a couple Tommy Built T36 clones of the 36, both E and C models.


https://imgpile.com/i/umJ5G4

Pretty cool! I figured the XM8 only existed on the covers of movies and video games.

 

[gopguy]

If you get your hands on a HK SL8 Tommy Bostic can convert if for you but you will spend a lot in the process and wait a while. Its not unheard of to spend between $5K and $7K to do this. Warning once you start down this path its addicting. I have two of Tommy's T36 clones too, also not inexpensive.



Forgotten weapons did a pretty good three video series on the gun.










And the base gun you need for the conversion to XM8.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIfT_l7eskk