 WSheppard 
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Posted: 8/8/2012 7:07:57 PM
[Last Edit: 8/9/2012 1:21:49 AM by WSheppard]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT So, I was thinking I could make a recoil reduction system. Idea is I could mill down an AR buffer to fit and put the appropriate tungsten powder in it. Place it between a cut mag tube spring and I would now have a buffer system in an unused mag tube. Thoughts? 
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Posted: 8/9/2012 6:01:54 AM
That would work...
Do you want the extra weight out front on the gun? Your shotgun has a magazine plug that is about 3” long that limits the shell capacity to 2 in the tube. You could make a heavy replacement for that plastic plug and keep all the extra weight inside the mag tube. |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 11:08:00 PM
I would build it as a stand alone set up in the mag extension. In your drawing it looks like you are using the spring that will also be feeding your gun as part of your recoil reduction? So you are working the spring from both ends at the same time? I would not be surprised to see some reliability issues from that set up. Keep your original spring in the original mag tube. Perhaps plug it or block it off then add your weights and springs to the extension.
So for the sake of clarity are you just adding weight or using that spring to also reduce recoil? You said between so to me it seems it is riding between two active springs in your design. Cool idea in general. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 1:16:52 AM
[Last Edit: 8/10/2012 1:18:06 AM by Homeinvader]
I think you should back off on the additional weight. Benellis are very light weight for a good reason, it is entirely the wrong platform for this method of recoil control.
Remember, Benelli M1 and M2 models are recoil operated, the light weight makes them more reliable across a wider range of loads. As you add mass to the gun, the gun is absorbing more of the recoil energy otherwise designed and intended to operate the system. Combine the extra weight with normal dirt and grime that gets into a working gun, and you are increasing the minimum energy requirement needed to operate the gun reliably. In practical terms, you have about a pound to play with before the gun will begin to need a heavier load to compensate for the added weight. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 7:22:18 AM
[Last Edit: 8/10/2012 7:22:59 AM by GunCat]
Originally Posted By Homeinvader:
I think you should back off on the additional weight. Benellis are very light weight for a good reason, it is entirely the wrong platform for this method of recoil control. Remember, Benelli M1 and M2 models are recoil operated, the light weight makes them more reliable across a wider range of loads. As you add mass to the gun, the gun is absorbing more of the recoil energy otherwise designed and intended to operate the system. Combine the extra weight with normal dirt and grime that gets into a working gun, and you are increasing the minimum energy requirement needed to operate the gun reliably. In practical terms, you have about a pound to play with before the gun will begin to need a heavier load to compensate for the added weight. Yep...A Benelli will run fine with 8-10 (or more) shells in an extended mag tube (just ask any 3 gunner). Keep the added weight within reason and all will be OK |
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