7mm recoil help

[Tradewind]

Same as everyone above.
I took off the stock pad and put a limb saver on my 7mm
you'll like it

 

[tillicant]

I have a Ruger 7mm that’s been a tack driving fool, only one problem starting to rear its head, noticeable recoil. I shoot 140 grain anything as it never deviated from anything I put through it. I am 53, shoulder arthritis just past early stage, and yes, I will admit, losing meat/fat in this region. The gun itself has a beautiful wood stock with love marks that have memories. Anyway, my wife has a synthetic 7mm-08 which is considerable less recoil, also shooting 139 grain. Outside of spending $$$$ on a new rifle I’m leaning towards a slip on limbsaver. The website says up to 60% less recoil. Even if I get 30% I think it would be near the 7mm-08. Need opinions from some who went down this road of you have a moment. Thanks in advance

Blessings

Brian

I've had 3 guns, 2 for me, one for my wife, fitted with a brake. Gentry customs, Montana,-quiet brake. No (very little) percussion to your neighbor. No bruising.

 

[Treeshark]

move to a 120 grain bullet if not a handloader

I would start here as well.

 

[Islander]

Hunting?

Use a Caldwell Recoil Shield during zero confirmation or range practice. One or two shots on the hunt, you won't feel a thing.

 

[David658]

If a pad will do the job, why recommend a brake? Just curious, I've had to pack up and leave the range more than once when someone with a big rifle with a brake sets up at the station next to me.

David
NM

 

[howl]

Pads slow and distribute recoil to make it more tolerable, but do not reduce. Brakes pull the rifle off and against the vector of recoil.

 

[David658]

Pads slow and distribute recoil to make it more tolerable, but do not reduce. Brakes pull the rifle off and against the vector of recoil.

I understand that part. But if the recoil pad will get it done, why go to a brake? In this case, if a non-magnum recoil is needed, then maybe just go to 7mm-08 - his shooting neighbors would appreciate it on range days.

I just don't quite get my head wrapped around a muzzle brake. May come from the fact that my first experience was a nice range day ruined by a guy that wanted the bench next to me with an XYZ magnum and muzzle brake.

David
NM

 

[howl]

I understand that part. But if the recoil pad will get it done, why go to a brake? In this case, if a non-magnum recoil is needed, then maybe just go to 7mm-08 - his shooting neighbors would appreciate it on range days.

I just don't quite get my head wrapped around a muzzle brake. May come from the fact that my first experience was a nice range day ruined by a guy that wanted the bench next to me with an XYZ magnum and muzzle brake.

David
NM

Arthritis seems to require truly less recoil long-term rather tham making recoil more comfortable short-term. That's just my take though.

I'm not a brake fan unless it's a suppressor mount. I'm just listing options for the purpose of relaying information.

 

[howl]

Another thing to consider is how the rifle is held. To get a cheek weld and comfortable position many people mount with the recoil pad on the shoulder joint. With an adjustable stock with cheek rest, and maybe a higher scope mount, you may be able to get the butt down on just muscle.

 

[undercover]

Another thing to consider is how the rifle is held. To get a cheek weld and comfortable position many people mount with the recoil pad on the shoulder joint. With an adjustable stock with cheek rest, and maybe a higher scope mount, you may be able to get the butt down on just muscle.

Ya know that’s actually a valid point. Thanks

 

[David658]

Ya know that’s actually a valid point. Thanks

I think that might be a huge part that folks don't get. If the stock doesn't fit, it is pretty sure to deliver more ouch. I play with custom fit Muzzleloaders, and can load one of my rifles like a cannon and the recoil ain't too bad. But the Pedersoli rifle I have does not fit, and any load strong enough to cut paper at 50 yards will ruin my day (if I don't sell it, I might give it to my worst enemy...). But the cost of custom stocks is prohibitive for most folks, I am blessed that I seem to fit the centerfire rifles that I own well enough, and they are heavy enough to help a bit with recoil, too.

David
NM

 

[PorterHouse]

Another vote for a Limbsaver (replacement one, not a slip-on). Put one on a light .30-06 for my wife’s sake and immediately questioned why I hadn’t done it for myself years earlier. They make a big difference.

 

[Boarmaster]

Get a new rifle. 7mm08 or 6.5 CM. Theres no better excuse to get a new one than your old rig kicks too much. I loved my old Ruger red pad tanger in 30-06 but I don't miss getting kicked like a mule. My 7mm08 is a nice change.

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

I wouldn’t mess with a brake because if you clamp on at the range, take off in the woods, your POI will shift due to barrel tuning. And a permanent brake is forever. For sure a new grind-to-fit recoil pad. While you’ve got the old pad off, look and see if you can drill out a part of the butt. Like 3/4” bit and 5” deep. Adding some lead to your stock could make a difference as well.

 

[markwilks]

My situation was a little different. I switched to a different stock but the recoil pad was a much nicer one and it drastically helped me with recoil. I moved to a Bell and Carlson stock that had a Pachmayer Decelerator pad on it. That new pad worked wonders for me. I'd start with a new pad.

 

[Nate Eller]

I have a Ruger 7mm that’s been a tack driving fool, only one problem starting to rear its head, noticeable recoil. I shoot 140 grain anything as it never deviated from anything I put through it. I am 53, shoulder arthritis just past early stage, and yes, I will admit, losing meat/fat in this region. The gun itself has a beautiful wood stock with love marks that have memories. Anyway, my wife has a synthetic 7mm-08 which is considerable less recoil, also shooting 139 grain. Outside of spending $$$$ on a new rifle I’m leaning towards a slip on limbsaver. The website says up to 60% less recoil. Even if I get 30% I think it would be near the 7mm-08. Need opinions from some who went down this road of you have a moment. Thanks in advance

Blessings

Brian

If you hand load you can knock the velocity down to 7mm-08 levels, or add a slip on recoil pad from academy, I put one on a 7mm-08 to get a better lop on the gun it just so happened to drastically reduce the felt recoil as well.

 

[mxracer317]

I have a Ruger 7mm that’s been a tack driving fool, only one problem starting to rear its head, noticeable recoil. I shoot 140 grain anything as it never deviated from anything I put through it. I am 53, shoulder arthritis just past early stage, and yes, I will admit, losing meat/fat in this region. The gun itself has a beautiful wood stock with love marks that have memories. Anyway, my wife has a synthetic 7mm-08 which is considerable less recoil, also shooting 139 grain. Outside of spending $$$$ on a new rifle I’m leaning towards a slip on limbsaver. The website says up to 60% less recoil. Even if I get 30% I think it would be near the 7mm-08. Need opinions from some who went down this road of you have a moment. Thanks in advance

Blessings

Brian

Limbsaver and suppressor = Dream come true.

 

[undercover]

New pad is finally coming. Also shopping for a new 7mm-08 which is what my shoots. I held my first carbon fiber rifle before Christmas and was that very light. Only available in 6.5. We’ve been hoarding rounds of 7mm-08 as these were non existent for about a 2-3 year stretch for covid. Thanks

 

[howl]

If you want low recoil you don't want lightweight. People constantly make that mistake with youth .243s.

 

[markwilks]

I had a Vanguard stock in my Weatherby 7mm rem mag. Terrible recoil and accuracy. Switched to a Bell and Carlson stock due to accuracy but it came with a better recoil pad and now I enjoy shooting my rifle.