Big bore recoil

[Vana2]

Interesting, thanks for posting!

Yeah, I fondly remember the .308 and 30-06 days and a tender shoulder after a couple of boxes cartridges worth target shooting. Don't know if I miss that or not

As a (former) springer guy with a preference for 30 fpe .22 caliber PCPs I use a loose/light hold and most of my airguns have a mild rearward pulse when fired. ...Pretty blasé.

I still love my springers and they get a lot of trigger time but I have to admit that I have been wooed by the dark side. My favorite springers move the way springers do but have very little recoil that implies power.

I can (sorta) appreciate what you're saying about feeling the airgun shoot as I have a couple of slug guns that will make 45-65 fpe. The pleasant little bump of recoil the speaks of some serious (relative to springers) power that makes me smile.

On the flip-side are my 10 meter airguns (especially the FWB 603) with little or no sensation of firing - just a sharp snap and a hole appears in the target. A lot of smile-value in those airguns as well - especially when the hole is in the middle of the black area where I wanted it.

I fully understand the attraction of big-bore airguns - all that power - but it's not my thing and I'm happy to watch from the sidelines.

Have fun, all airguns are great! Glad you're smiling

Cheers!

 

[cosmic]

If big bore bothers you use a bag of bird shot on your shoulder...

 

[Ezana4CE]

If big bore bothers you use a bag of bird shot on your shoulder...

Not sure who that is directed towards, but that sounds like the greatest crappy advice ever. I didn’t mention anything about my shoulder being an issue.

 

[Privateer]

Does the BullDog have a threaded muzzle end?

 

[Ezana4CE]

Does the BullDog have a threaded muzzle end?

@Privateer Yes it does. It has a threaded adapter that attaches to the shroud that is separate from the barrel.

 

[Privateer]

I'd play with muzzle brakes. Probably 3D print some that way the anti-climb angle could be adjusted.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I'd play with muzzle brakes. Probably 3D print some that way the anti-climb angle could be adjusted.

@Privateer I’ve read others comment about one of those. I don’t know much about them, but I’ll look into it. Thank you.

 

[Privateer]

There's a reason things like a Barrett M82 uses them.

If one's ever fired one of those with and without the muzzle brake?
They'd be a firm believer in brakes after doing so!

 

[TheBeardedGunsmith]

I enjoy it

 

[Privateer]

My Evanix .50 Sniper

 

[cosmic]

Sorry I must of read that wrong...

 

[Arkansas_Airgunner]

Big difference on a 50 cal texan ,compared to a 22cal ,most the time can not see the shot after you pull the trigger on the texan because of the recoil

Say it again brother! I too have to chase my target back to have a look see.....lol

 

[mercado]

I'm still trying to get used to how the Benjamin Bulldog M357 jumps. I'm wondering what methods I can employ to adjust to this. The muzzle likes to flip up. It's already not so light of an airgun, so I'm not so sure that I want to add weights. It's a hunting rig. I notice that when target shooting, if I grip the rifle loosely I will have a considerable POI shift. It requires somewhat of a firm hold in my experience. It even jumps in a Caldwell Turret Rest. Anyone have any useful suggestions I can try to help keep this big bore more stable?

A top mounted bipod helps a lot ..

 

[Ezana4CE]

@mercado I’m not in a blind or seated at a table. I’m either standing, kneeling, sitting on a bucket, or sitting on the ground when I hunt. I was out today and found a hold and stance that helps to control it some standing behind my Trigger Sticks bipod. I’m still trying different methods.