The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

Scorch · February 2, 2010, 05:12 PM

I fired a 460 Weatherby with the Accubrake in place, and it does indeed reduce recoil substantially, taking the nearly 100 ft-lbs of recoil down to more manageable levels. I can't vouch for a 53% reduction, but it makes the rifle much more shootable. It's still a 14-lbs rifle kicking like a mule on steroids, but at least it reduces recoil some. In exchange for reduced recoil, it is nearly deafening.

As a comparison, I am sure you have read about how a 30-06 in an 8-lbs rifle generates about 20 ft-lbs of recoil, so you are still talking about more than twice the free recoil of a 30-06.

February 2, 2010, 05:12 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I fired a 460 Weatherby with the Accubrake in place, and it does indeed reduce recoil substantially, taking the nearly 100 ft-lbs of recoil down to more manageable levels. I can't vouch for a 53% reduction, but it makes the rifle much more shootable. It's still a 14-lbs rifle kicking like a mule on steroids, but at least it reduces recoil some. In exchange for reduced recoil, it is nearly deafening. As a comparison, I am sure you have read about how a 30-06 in an 8-lbs rifle generates about 20 ft-lbs of recoil, so you are still talking about more than twice the free recoil of a 30-06. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services