Looking to mitigate recoil from my M&P 10

[AuH2O]

To the collective:

Purchased a M&P 10, cleaned it and ran a bunch of rounds through it. Shooting 7.62 through it. Love the rifle

At the risk of seeming like a wimp, the rifle just beat the living daylights out of my shoulder. In defense, I have a rebuilt shoulder and it is a little touchy.

Anyone know of good recoil pad solution for the M&P 10? Rifle is factory, no modifications.

Thanks.

 

[OKFC05]

A handicapped friend bought a PAST pad that he strapped on his shoulder with good results, more effective than just a rifle pad.
PAST Super Mag Plus Recoil Pad Shield Ambidextrous

 

[Munsterf18]

I second the Past Recoil Pad. They have several different models and thicknesses. I bought one for my son to sight in his rifle. Works great and you don't have to modify the gun.

Munster

 

[Little Creek]

A handicapped friend bought a PAST pad that he strapped on his shoulder with good results, more effective than just a rifle pad.
PAST Super Mag Plus Recoil Pad Shield Ambidextrous

I too have a rebuilt shoulder too. I bought one of these pads for the same reason. It works great when you have it in the right place on the butstock.

 

[Blueapplepooh]

To the collective:


At the risk of seeming like a wimp, the rifle just beat the living daylights out of my shoulder. In defense, I have a rebuilt shoulder and it is a little touchy.

I admit when I read this posts title, I was thinking to myself...
Don't buy a .308 then lol. BUT you have a rebuilt shoulder so that's a legit cause.

What the other posters have said, that pad is your best bet. But a .308 / 7.62 kicks, nature of the beast,
Don't play with a model 70, no buffer spring, that .30 cal would rip that shoulder off.

 

[CAL.M&P10]

What about a hydraulic recoil buffer? Also a different muzzle break would give some relief I would imagine. Just my 2 cents.
Buffer Technologies Enidine Hydraulic Recoil Buffer AR-10 Carbine

 

[AuH2O]

Remembering back over 40+ years ago, it didn't seem like the M14 had that much recoil to it but it was probably a much heavier rifle. I can shoot my M-4 all day and never notice it.

Thanks for your response, I will try the past pad and see how it works out. May look into the hydraulic recoil buffer as well.

 

[Fishinfool]

The PAST shoulder pad is a good idea. I would also seriously consider a good muzzle brake. Flash hiders look cool, but do little to reduce recoil.

I used to own a HK #91 (308) with the factory flash hider. When CETME rifles first became available (a #91 clone), I purchased one. They come with a muzzle brake instead of a flash hider.

When shooting the 91 and the CETME side by side, there was a considerable difference in recoil, with the CETME being much less. Unfortunately, also much louder though. Honestly, I would put the recoil feel of that rifle as about the same as an AR-15 carbine in 5.56. Muzzle brakes do work, if you don't mind the increased blast.

Larry

 

[mdufresne]

AR-15/M16/AR-STYLE .308 "GOOD IRON" MUZZLE BRAKES | Brownells

 

[laskt9]

I would vote for something other than a brake. I can't stand the increased noise from them. Try a butt pad first

 

[DocMufasa]

I had thrown an LMT stock on my rifle for a lil bit (pulled it of another one) and the pad on that was plenty sufficient. I got a Magpul ACS in FDE now on it, and it hits a LOT harder with the thin *** pad. Just ordered the thick one off Amazon, should help quite a bit.

 

[bubster47]

So I have been doing a lot of searching lately on how to reduce the felt recoil on my M&P 10 as well, not so much for me, but my wife likes to shoot, and it is a little heavy for her. She is pretty small. Anyways, it's hard to find anything concrete from anyone other than people saying it feels less. I wanted something a little less objective.

So, I talked with Clint at heavybuffers.com and asked what he recommended. He said to get the XH carbine buffer(8.5 ounces) with an Armalite .308 spring. He sells both on his site. At first I wasn't sure because that is quite an increase since the standard buffer is only about 3 ounces. Anyways, I bought both and put them in the gun. My first impression was yes it made quite a difference, but I wanted something more than just what I thought I felt.

All I did was, I took a weight scale, not digital, and just put the butt of the gun on it and shot 5 times with the standard buffer and spring and 5 with the new ones.(Same ammo on both) I took video of it so I could see how high the scale went. With the old set, the scale averaged 205 lbs, with the new set it averaged 162 lbs, which would be a little over 20% reduction in felt recoil.

Now I know that test isn't 100% fool proof, but I figured it is a little better then me just saying "yep it reduced the recoil".

Hope that helps!

 

[olgunny]

I slipped on a limbsaver AR-15 M4 pad plus added a Troy muzzle brake which seems to work for me....

 

[GJS]

I agree with Doc, get the extra thick MagPul pad...Inexpensive and very easy to install.

 

[rootbrain]

What about a hydraulic recoil buffer? Also a different muzzle break would give some relief I would imagine. Just my 2 cents.
Buffer Technologies Enidine Hydraulic Recoil Buffer AR-10 Carbine

I have one in my AR15 and like it, but note the link, it says "Discontinued by mmanufacturer." for the AR 10 model.

Here's another option:
http://www.nokick.com/EvoShield_Recoil_Shirt_with_EvoShield_pad_p/asa200.htm

This site is also showing the Endine hydraulic buffer mentioned above as in stock.

Rootbrain

 

[elnonio]

The laws of physics dictate that there are only 3 things you can do to tame recoil:
Increase the rifle weight
Decrease the bullet weight and/or speed
Use exhaust gasses to counter the recoil.

Anything else will make the recoil more tolerable (at best) but generally will not really decrease recoil.

 

[KertP]

Put a muzzle break on my Remington R-25 so my wife could shoot it. Works wonders. Recoil with the muzzle break feels about the same as my AR-15. The PAST shoulder recoil pad would also be useful. I use one when I bench my .338 Win Mag, and also during waterfowl season to absorb the recoil of those 3-1/2" loads.

 

[Hellshighwayman]

Anyone see the mako recoil reducing butt stocks? I have seen good reviews on it

 

[vfin]

PM sent containing my recommendations.

vfin

 

[Nuker1]

Controlling felt recoil on M&P 10

Controlling felt recoil is not just about being recoil sensitive. Controlling recoil improves accuracy, enables faster follow-up shots, and allows you to practice longer which is always good. I have a Magpul STR sock with Limbsaver's new direct fit recoil pad for Magpul collapsible stocks. I can shoot my M&P 10 comfortably all day, much more fun.