Reduced Recoil?

[wvfarrier]

I wad wondering if anyone had any luck with reduced recoil loads in 300 PRC. I have noticed that since my shoulder surgery the full power loads are starting to cause a flinch response. My 308 and my 30-06 even with the hottest loads does not seem to bother me but the PRC really seems to irritate it. Which sucks since I just got my new Origin build from PVA.

 

[Maurygold]

Better muzzle brake will help - 419 sidewinder is among the best out. Or add weight to the chassis if it’s in one.

 

[supercorndogs]

What bulket are you shooting? Lighter bullet, less recoil.

 

[68ss396]

Is it a hunting rifle or just for target shooting?

As others mentioned a good brake will tame it, shooters near you wont be happy but thats the tradeoff.

You can also upgrade recoil pads and add a bunch of weight to the rifle.

 

[TheJeanyus]

Lighter bullets, a good brake, adding weights if possible, or…just don’t shoot it much until your shoulder is back up to snuff. Or rebarrel it to 7 PRC.

 

[diggler1833]

Muzzle brake + weight. Those are the most effective means that I know of to reduce recoil.

Otherwise, by the time you've neutered the 300 PRC to get to your .308 and .30-06 recoil levels... you might as well be shooting a .308 or .30-06. I think that one of the big selling points of a .30 magnum is being able to cut wind calls by 30-40% (or more) from your 6 and 6.5 mms. But when you've lightened the bullet and charge to 'reduced power' levels, you're back in 6 and 6.5 mm wind call territory.

The tradeoff of course will be report and concussion. I wear double ear pro most of the time anyway, and recommend it.

Best of luck man.

 

[TheBigCountry]

You have any suppressors?

 

[wvfarrier]

I am running a Salmon River PRO 5 brake and it has helped some. I am using 225s currently. Maybe will drop down to 175/180s and see if it helps. It was intended to be a hunting rifle but I have been shooting it quite a bit

 

[wvfarrier]

I am seriously considering rebarreling it to either 7/300 or 7prc. The downside is all the 300 stuff I have

 

[Maurygold]

Need to either add weight or drop down to a 7 or 6.5 prc.

A lighter bullet may help some but you’ve still got a lot of powder pushing that 180-220 grain bullet

 

[King_beardsly]

I say get a really good break, people around you might not be your biggest fans but it’ll cut recoil significantly. Get something in the 4-5 port range and send it

 

[Ronin22]

Looking at just bullet weight. You’d have to run 150-168 for “just noticeable difference” in felt recoil.

As mentioned, add weight to chassis/stock if practicable.

 

[vh20]

Weights are a real good idea, and you can take them off when going hunting since you won't be doing a lot of shooting. Also maybe something like a Limbsaver recoil pad, or the wearable shoulder recoil pads for target sessions. Plus, of course the best-rated brake you can find.

 

[hlee]

Um, don’t neuter the rifle with reduced recoil loads. You have a 308 and a 30-06 that don’t bother you. Shoot those until your shoulder heals.

 

[hermosabeach]

300 win mag and up have a stout recoil from the bench.

Since you hunt, have you used shooting sticks and shot the rifle standing?

When standing it's easier for you to move with the gun.

Shooting .338 win mag from the bench in my hunting rifle (no brake) is a lot.

Standing it's not too bad.


For bench, as others said, add weight.

Add a rail and 4-14 pounds of brass weights to the rail under the gun.

 

[diggler1833]

I am seriously considering rebarreling it to either 7/300 or 7prc. The downside is all the 300 stuff I have

7-300 PRC and you only need a bushing. Can keep your dies.

 

[King_beardsly]

300 win mag and up have a stout recoil from the bench.

Since you hunt, have you used shooting sticks and shot the rifle standing?

When standing it's easier for you to move with the gun.

Shooting .338 win mag from the bench in my hunting rifle (no brake) is a lot.

Standing it's not too bad.


For bench, as others said, add weight.

Add a rail and 4-14 pounds of brass weights to the rail under the gun.

4-14lbs… I like your style

 

[Ronin22]

7-300 PRC and you only need a bushing. Can keep your dies.

So long as the neck thickness is the same. I necked down 308 to 708 then had to turn the necks for clearance.

 

[diggler1833]

So long as the neck thickness is the same. I necked down 308 to 708 then had to turn the necks for clearance.

I suppose one could definitely end up that way, depending on reamer and perhaps brass thickness.

Zero issue with my Manson reamer at .319. My loaded rounds come to .313. Fired cases measure .318.

 

[Ronin22]

I suppose one could definitely end up that way, depending on reamer and perhaps brass thickness.

Zero issue with my Manson reamer at .319. My loaded rounds come to .313. Fired cases measure .318.

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Yup. You’re in the pocket there. Was that 300WM necked to 7-300?

 

[Ronws]

I agree with @vh20


I have a 7 PRC, not a 300 PRC. So, the recoil of mine is not as bad as that or even a .300 Win Mag. But it is still significant. So, I have the slip-on Airtech since it in a chassis and those have hard rubber and it hurts.

So, if the idea is to have the 300 PRC be a hunting rifle, presumably for western elk and mule deer hunts, I would say muzzle brake and soft pad or shooters pad. They do make one rated for magnums.

I wear double ear protection at the range. I wear cans when hunting.

 

[TheBigCountry]

7-300 PRC and you only need a bushing. Can keep your dies.

Not everyone is hood rich like you homie

 

[diggler1833]

Yup. You’re in the pocket there. Was that 300WM necked to 7-300?

300 PRC boss.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Crazy idea....don't shoot it. Shoot milder cartridges. Or add a ton of weight to the gun. Recoil is measured in ft lbs of energy. The same cartridge with a gun that weighs twice as much has half the recoil.

I doubt whatever your doing can't be done with a much smaller and less punishing round.

 

[wvfarrier]

I tried some 178 ELDs and 180 TMKs at 2750-2800. Those were MUCH more mild than the 225s and relatively easy to shoot. Weirdly still more recoil than the same load in 308 Win. That being said, totally manageable for the 24rd string I shot today. Easy on the brass as well.

 

[King_beardsly]

I tried some 178 ELDs and 180 TMKs at 2750-2800. Those were MUCH more mild than the 225s and relatively easy to shoot. Weirdly still more recoil than the same load in 308 Win. That being said, totally manageable for the 24rd string I shot today. Easy on the brass as well.

That’s a little weird, unless it’s due to the larger powder charge but the same speed and projectile should be similar enough in the recoil impulse.