[TheCarver]

Im getting up in my days, An a car acc has me living with nerve damage in top an lower back.. My question is what are the inexpencive ways to enjoy my long gun. Ive bought a gun brake. But its not like free standing. With the gun brake I only learn what the rifle is capable of. Any of that good wisdom to share gents??? Thanks much ole carver

 

[FenderBender]

What type of rifle are you shooting Carver? I put a Limbsaver recoil pad on my 7mm mag and now it kicks less than my .270 does. About like a 12 gauge with 3 inch duck loads.

 

[TheCarver]

Thanks FenderBender, I have a .308 Rem 700 youth modle, collecting dust, Shamefull to admit. The son loves it, But he only wieghs 87 lbs just yet, But plans on growing into it. Will look into the limbsaver. I miss standing prone possition, I dont dare the laying down to the shulder now days , so I bought him a bipod for his time to come with it hunting. Thanks ole carver

 

[johnf]

Second on the limb saver. It makes 12Ga slugs feel like dove load and dove load down right pleasurable on my single shot. I imaging a 308 would feel somewhere between a 243 and 223.

 

[sniperpeeps]

Get a cheap tripod from wal-mart. Take a 6 inch piece of PVC pipe and cut in half so you have a half-moon shape. The tripod will have a 1/4 inch threaded base with it. Drill through the PVC so that you can use a small 1/4 inch bolt and washer to lock the PVC onto the tripod. Now line the inside of the PVC with foam or something soft....even old tshirts will do. You can see where I am heading with this, it will allow you to shoot from sitting or standing while giving you a cheap but sturdy rest. The picture below will give you a basic idea.

 

[sniperpeeps]

Guess I missed what you were wanting I thought in your last post you were talking about shooting standing offhand but I think you jsut meant prone, disregard my previous.

 

[Joraca]

You might try 125 gr Remington managed recoil loads.

http://reviews.basspro.com/2010/699...oil-centerfire-rifle-ammo-reviews/reviews.htm

They are sweet to shoot in a 30-06 and were accurate in my daughter's Savage 110.

Joraca

 

[Grassflatsfisher]

A youth .308 probably has a pretty good pop to it. A full size rifle with either a shot bull or medium weight barrel or a full length barrel will have less recoil just from a plain physics stand point.

I like that tripod and pvc pipe idea. That would be great for a youth turkey hunter.

 

[TheCarver]

Grassflatsfisher, you do have a good point on the shorter barrel an extra muzzel blast, I bought this one for the son, Havent shot the 06 since 2000, its in moth balls so to speak. Does seem like it a 24 inch didnt kick as bad as the 308, Thanks something to keep in miy mind... Sniperpeeps,, partner info is always good, That youngen will blast a 30-30 off the table an smile at me, I see his shoulder move 6 inchs or so, but like dad its a sport with thrills. He might like a project to improve his change of positions,, Thanks,,, JohnF.. It seems several friends an members in here see the Limbsave as a asset, So Im gonna be looking to pick one up in the near future, Can hurt much more,, LOL Thanks gents the ole carver

 

[glassplus]

the tripod is a very good idea. Hey carver I have solution for your problem just sale it all to me, I'll gave you 100.00 and you can come and shoot when you are able to any time. jj

 

[TheCarver]

jj ,,,One more good hunt before the son grows up an moves on his on an it might go on the selling block, If he doesnt want to keep the pair. Im not shur if a old modle Rem 700 would shoot well enough to match some of the great rifles you have been thru. I almost offerd it to a fella this year to put the son an I on a deer in a safe plot. Then backed out before the conversation got serious. Sold my Win 70 rainbow wood ,kept this, sold my browning an kept this one imagine that... It just keep collecting dust in the safe, LOL But I will keep that franklin in mind, Thanks olecarver