I bought my daughter the savage axis .243 and the thing kicks like a mule, I'm a big guy and it surprised the hell outta me. My buddy says it shouldn't kick that hard but when he watched me shoot it and how much it kicked back he was surprised as well. He gave me this stuff to pour inside the stock since it's hollow and very light but it's like concrete and I'm not sure I want to use it. I don't want anything permanent in there in case it doesn't really work, has anyone added weight to a stock and had good results? I've also tossed the idea up about buying her a Boyd's stock instead. She shot it once and doesn't like how bad it kicks.
Savage axis .243
- Thread starter rattlesnake01
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Try a different load maybe? Better recoil pad and a cheek rest? Adding something solid to the buttstock will only add weight and change balance, which may help reduce recoil some, but that's not the real problem. Stock fit is more important
I put one of those limb saver butt pads on it and it's barley noticeable.
Also, that's why I didn't want to put that concrete stuff in the butt stock. It will make it very off balance. The stock is hollow and very light.
You can fill the butt with sand to add weight and not be permanent.
I know exactly what you mean. I have one that is just like you mentioned. I don't what it is but it is very snappy on recoil. I put a sock full of bb's in the stock. It will toss the balance off for sure but it did help with recoil.
I'll probably try the bb or sand truck first. I'll probably just end up buying her one of the Boyd's wood stocks tho. Anyone run a Boyd's stock, how much does it help with the recoil?
DaveB
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I have 5 Boyd's thumbhole stocks. I really like them for a lot of reasons and the fact they are heavier helps with recoil.
However, I gave up accepting recoil a long time ago. I got myself a PAST recoil pad then a magnum one then another magnum one.
I wear a magnum model under my shirt at the range or in the field unless I happen to be wearing a particular heavy coat.
The recoil pads stop all the issues, they last forever (two of mine are over 20) they don't cost much and you don't have to carry a heavy rifle.
Very highly recommended.
However, I gave up accepting recoil a long time ago. I got myself a PAST recoil pad then a magnum one then another magnum one.
I wear a magnum model under my shirt at the range or in the field unless I happen to be wearing a particular heavy coat.
The recoil pads stop all the issues, they last forever (two of mine are over 20) they don't cost much and you don't have to carry a heavy rifle.
Very highly recommended.
That's odd it kicks "you" that hard, I have two one in 7-08 for my daughter one in 243 for my granddaughter we have had them for several years and shoot quite a bit, we never really give any thought about the recoil. Both Axis with 20" barrels, I did pour 2 part, 2 Ton, Devcon Epoxy down the stock in the pistol grip and let it set up, but that was mostly to make the grip area stronger.
DaveB
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Just my opinion the first generation of Axis stocks and the triggers were pretty much junk, I have one. Got a Boyds for it and cut pieces of a loop off the trigger spring thing until I got what I wanted. Will admit to first checking on availability and cost of a replacement spring.
The PAST recoil pad is a much better overall solution. And as for ladies, I got one for the Mrs. but she prefers the magnum one.
The PAST recoil pad is a much better overall solution. And as for ladies, I got one for the Mrs. but she prefers the magnum one.
TraumaSlave
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Never had a problem with my son's. Had it since he was 13 and never blinks when he shoots. Great little rife that shoots lights out.
