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Grahamcs wrote:Can't I justify a moderator on the grounds of comfort (for everybody) and recoil suppression?

I have no idea mate, ask your FEO.

I asked for mods on the basis of enhanced hearing protection and recoil reduction. Given without comment.

Will do.

I know what you mean about getting into it as well

weird.

Maggot wrote:

kennyc wrote:what recoil on a .223? tongueout
a brake will work on a .308, some will work very well, almost all will raise the hackles of shooters either side of you a moderator will make the .308 into a pussycat, and will make life so much more comfortable for your neighbours
stock design and good technique will also do wonders for perceived recoil as well

Ello dear, you supposed to be working too eh? Spot on

A while back someone gave me a light hunting rifle to shoot in .308 Norma magnum...it was ok for 5 rounds or so but you definately felt it....going back to the Konnie was like shooting a bloody airgun and that's a .308.

I find getting down low helps (like Stuey, looks like he's been dropped onto the firing point from a helicopter...free fall).

you owe me a coffee!
and possibly my office a keyboard..........time will tell! tesnews :lol: :lol:

why the hell do you need a muzzle brake or moderator on a .223 or .308 ?. If 14 year old school girls can shoot a .308 Target rifle without these devices and achieve a place in the Queens Final during their first years shooting then no adult needs them. Man up and learn to shoot properly. Use a shooting jacket, glove and sling and you will have NO recoil to worry about.
Be aware that if you fit a 'brake and your muzzle blast is annoying shooters on firing points either side of you, then you have to wait to shoot until they have finished. Personally i would ban muzzle brakes on all ranges.

OK understood, I didn't say it was a problem or that I needed one.

I was just wondering whether there were ways to improve it.

I don't think I was positioned correctly so learning to shoot properly might be a start.

Thanks for the advice.

I also understand your point on muzzle brakes.

Steve E wrote:why the hell do you need a muzzle brake or moderator on a .223 or .308 ?. If 14 year old school girls can shoot a .308 Target rifle without these devices and achieve a place in the Queens Final during their first years shooting then no adult needs them. Man up and learn to shoot properly. Use a shooting jacket, glove and sling and you will have NO recoil to worry about.
Be aware that if you fit a 'brake and your muzzle blast is annoying shooters on firing points either side of you, then you have to wait to shoot until they have finished. Personally i would ban muzzle brakes on all ranges.

as you no doubt know, not all .308's are scaffold poles shot with bondage gear, horses for courses dear boy, no need to get all aeriated

Steve E wrote:Personally i would ban muzzle brakes on all ranges.

Perhaps you'd like to come and shoot .338 Lap Mag or .50 BMG, you might change your mind.

Charlotte the flyer wrote:

Steve E wrote:Personally i would ban muzzle brakes on all ranges.

Perhaps you'd like to come and shoot .338 Lap Mag or .50 BMG, you might change your mind.

Nuff said, you wouldn't shoot this all day

not a brake to be seen :shakeshout: :shakeshout: