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Posted: 8/27/2015 6:47:15 AM EDT
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I have a Mossberg FLEX 500 and recently put the AR type tactical grip/stock on it. Since the tube is a milspec tube I threw a MOE on it I had laying in the parts bin. So my question is, how the hell do you guys stand to shoot these things? My gun has the synthetic forend and stock on it, and is 18.5 barrel so its pretty light, and it has some brutal punch to the shoulder now. Found out LimbSaver makes a specific buttpad for the MagPul stuff so I put that on there, and its still very unpleasant to shoot.
Before switching stocks I could shoot 100 or more rounds through this thing in a few hours without much discomfort at all, now getting through a handful of 00 buckshot really sucks. I have a 400 round count defensive shotgun course coming up in about 2 months, any suggestions? |
| My suggestion is run what you're comfortable with, to hell with looks. I prefer a traditional stock cut to 12" lop. They sell a ton of what you bought so somebody likes them. Ask your buddies what they run and see if you can try theirs before dropping money on something you don't like. |
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My suggestion is run what you're comfortable with, to hell with looks. I prefer a traditional stock cut to 12" lop. They sell a ton of what you bought so somebody likes them. Ask your buddies what they run and see if you can try theirs before dropping money on something you don't like. Thanks for the reply man, but actually the reason I went with the tactical stock on it is because I'm much more comfortable with it set up that way as it mimics my SBR. I love the ergonomics now, but the recoil is much worse than I expected. I've shot an 870 with the same style stock and it's not as bad since the gun is a good bit heavier. |
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Thanks for the reply man, but actually the reason I went with the tactical stock on it is because I'm much more comfortable with it set up that way as it mimics my SBR. I love the ergonomics now, but the recoil is much worse than I expected. I've shot an 870 with the same style stock and it's not as bad since the gun is a good bit heavier. Quoted:
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My suggestion is run what you're comfortable with, to hell with looks. I prefer a traditional stock cut to 12" lop. They sell a ton of what you bought so somebody likes them. Ask your buddies what they run and see if you can try theirs before dropping money on something you don't like. Thanks for the reply man, but actually the reason I went with the tactical stock on it is because I'm much more comfortable with it set up that way as it mimics my SBR. I love the ergonomics now, but the recoil is much worse than I expected. I've shot an 870 with the same style stock and it's not as bad since the gun is a good bit heavier. Well then, suck it up buttercup! 
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| Try using the push/pull method. Mount the stock to your shoulder and pull it in with your dominant hand so there is light to moderate contact. Just before you press the trigger, push out on the forend with your non dominant hand. This keeps all the recoil from going straight into your shoulder. The more you push out, the more you absorb with you non dominant arm. Play with it some and see what is comfortable for you while still allowing you to control the shotgun. It also helps to keep your muzzle from rising as much. Good luck. |
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Try using the push/pull method. Mount the stock to your shoulder and pull it in with your dominant hand so there is light to moderate contact. Just before you press the trigger, push out on the forend with your non dominant hand. This keeps all the recoil from going straight into your shoulder. The more you push out, the more you absorb with you non dominant arm. Play with it some and see what is comfortable for you while still allowing you to control the shotgun. It also helps to keep your muzzle from rising as much. Good luck. I can honestly say ive never heard of this technique, sounds like its worth a shot(no pun intended). Thanks for the suggestion, ill give it a go this weekend. |
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Step 1: Remove Magpul rifle stock from shotgun. Step 2: Install Magpul shotgun stock on shotgun. Step 3: Enjoy shooting your shotgun. BOOM!  Does it really make a difference? I have a Speedfeed stock on one 870 and the regular wood one on the second 870. Thinking about getting a Magpul stock for the home defense gun though. |
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I can honestly say ive never heard of this technique, sounds like its worth a shot(no pun intended). Thanks for the suggestion, ill give it a go this weekend. Quoted:
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Try using the push/pull method. Mount the stock to your shoulder and pull it in with your dominant hand so there is light to moderate contact. Just before you press the trigger, push out on the forend with your non dominant hand. This keeps all the recoil from going straight into your shoulder. The more you push out, the more you absorb with you non dominant arm. Play with it some and see what is comfortable for you while still allowing you to control the shotgun. It also helps to keep your muzzle from rising as much. Good luck. I can honestly say ive never heard of this technique, sounds like its worth a shot(no pun intended). Thanks for the suggestion, ill give it a go this weekend. Rob Haught teaches it in his shotgun class. Here is a link to his video. Sometimes it helps to actually see it. https://youtu.be/Gq74aiXn1b4 |
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Quoted: Step 1: Remove Magpul rifle stock from shotgun. Step 2: Install Magpul shotgun stock on shotgun. Step 3: Enjoy shooting your shotgun. BOOM! I was all about consistency between weapons at first, but then I discovered that certain things work really well for certain weapons but don't carry over to others well at all. |
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Does it really make a difference? I have a Speedfeed stock on one 870 and the regular wood one on the second 870. Thinking about getting a Magpul stock for the home defense gun though. Quoted:
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Step 1: Remove Magpul rifle stock from shotgun. Step 2: Install Magpul shotgun stock on shotgun. Step 3: Enjoy shooting your shotgun. BOOM! Does it really make a difference? I have a Speedfeed stock on one 870 and the regular wood one on the second 870. Thinking about getting a Magpul stock for the home defense gun though. I could shoot 12 gauge before but I didn't enjoy it till I got one. Having the correct LOP is huge. That plus the push/pull got me through a 250rnd shotgun course. Worth every penny. |
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I was all about consistency between weapons at first, but then I discovered that certain things work really well for certain weapons but don't carry over to others well at all. Shoot what you think is cool till you can't stand it any more then look at all the guys doing better than you and see what they're running. Even great ideas don't always pan out. |
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