Gun Thread - Page 90

askmrjesus · 01-07-2013, 01:27 PM

I know a lot of ranges won't allow lead shot, for environmental reasons, but I've never heard of one restricting the size of the shot.

Odd.

JC

OneSickPsycho · 01-07-2013, 01:49 PM

Any of you guys have experience with add-on recoil pads?

50 rounds yesterday and I'm a little tender today... not a big deal at all, but for $30 or so, I figure why not. Especially when I'm already shopping for a sling and new bead sight.

Seems that the custom fit ones are all pretty comparable, but the slip-on ones are cheaper. Can't really find much on fitment with the slip-on ones... and other than aesthetics, don't seem to be much difference between custom fit and slip-on.

Twobanger · 01-07-2013, 02:43 PM

My Tromix saiga has an extra limbsaver on it. I don't think it makes a difference.

Trip · 01-07-2013, 02:44 PM

I got 4 M1A 20 rd springfield mags for $35 each today at a local dealer. The springfield version runs for $45 MSRP and the CMI ones run for $27 MSRP, seen them as low as $22. So I didn't make out too bad.

FINALLY GOT 308 ammo, I can actually shoot the damn gun finally.

OneSickPsycho · 01-07-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Twobanger

My Tromix saiga has an extra limbsaver on it. I don't think it makes a difference.

Hmm... I've read nothing, but the complete opposite... and Limbsavers are supposed to be one of the best...

Adeptus_Minor · 01-08-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Hmm... I've read nothing, but the complete opposite... and Limbsavers are supposed to be one of the best...

I slipped a Limbsaver on my 91/30 and it helps quite a bit (compared to the metal buttplate digging into my shoulder)

Adeptus_Minor · 01-08-2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Why no bird shot?

I was told that the spread of smaller shot causes damage to the target hangers, but that could be BS... not unlike the whole thing with FMJ ammo.

nhgunnut · 01-08-2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Any of you guys have experience with add-on recoil pads?

50 rounds yesterday and I'm a little tender today... not a big deal at all, but for $30 or so, I figure why not. Especially when I'm already shopping for a sling and new bead sight.

Seems that the custom fit ones are all pretty comparable, but the slip-on ones are cheaper. Can't really find much on fitment with the slip-on ones... and other than aesthetics, don't seem to be much difference between custom fit and slip-on.

I am not sure what you are shooting , but I have found adjust the length of "Pull" Helps as much or more than a a pad. I added 1 inch to My 50 Beowulf and totally change the way it felt to shoot it.

OneSickPsycho · 01-08-2013, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhgunnut

I am not sure what you are shooting , but I have found adjust the length of "Pull" Helps as much or more than a a pad. I added 1 inch to My 50 Beowulf and totally change the way it felt to shoot it.

I have a Mossberg 500... basic HD setup, 20" barrel, black and scary, 7

...

Like so:

It does feel a little cramped, but I figured that with my limited rifle/shotgun experience it was just unfamiliarity. Maybe I'll get one of the slip on pads and see how it goes... should add a little length and some shock absorbtion.

Turbo Ghost · 01-08-2013, 09:21 PM

My local indoor range has the same restriction on bird-shot. I hadn't thought about it till now but, I wonder if there's a greater (real or perceived) danger of ricochet off the target hangers with the smaller shot?

On a side-note, I !finally! got to shoot my new Taurus PT845! It shoots nicely! Unfortunately, the sights are off and the damn set-screw has loctite on it and I can't get it loose! I'm probably going to take it to my local gunsmith since he should have a bit higher-quality allen wrenches and possibly a jeweler's torch to soften it a bit. All my torches are too big!

01-07-2013, 01:27 PM	#891
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	I know a lot of ranges won't allow lead shot, for environmental reasons, but I've never heard of one restricting the size of the shot. Odd. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

01-07-2013, 01:49 PM	#892
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Any of you guys have experience with add-on recoil pads? 50 rounds yesterday and I'm a little tender today... not a big deal at all, but for $30 or so, I figure why not. Especially when I'm already shopping for a sling and new bead sight. Seems that the custom fit ones are all pretty comparable, but the slip-on ones are cheaper. Can't really find much on fitment with the slip-on ones... and other than aesthetics, don't seem to be much difference between custom fit and slip-on.

01-07-2013, 02:43 PM	#893
Twobanger Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252	My Tromix saiga has an extra limbsaver on it. I don't think it makes a difference.

01-07-2013, 02:44 PM	#894
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I got 4 M1A 20 rd springfield mags for $35 each today at a local dealer. The springfield version runs for $45 MSRP and the CMI ones run for $27 MSRP, seen them as low as $22. So I didn't make out too bad. FINALLY GOT 308 ammo, I can actually shoot the damn gun finally.

01-08-2013, 09:21 PM	#900
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	My local indoor range has the same restriction on bird-shot. I hadn't thought about it till now but, I wonder if there's a greater (real or perceived) danger of ricochet off the target hangers with the smaller shot? On a side-note, I !finally! got to shoot my new Taurus PT845! It shoots nicely! Unfortunately, the sights are off and the damn set-screw has loctite on it and I can't get it loose! I'm probably going to take it to my local gunsmith since he should have a bit higher-quality allen wrenches and possibly a jeweler's torch to soften it a bit. All my torches are too big!