Unleashed Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I was recently given the advice to add some weight to my M2 in order to smooth out the recoil and improve the feel. I was able to add 14oz of lead in the buttstock and looked to put 3-4oz in the end of the tube to balance it out. Does anyone no of any 3-gun rules that don't allow external weights on the shotgun? I've read through the 3-gun Nation rules and didn't see anything specific. The rules stated that internal and external modifications were allowed provided that they didn't change the function of the gun. Rather than try to craft something that would fit inside the tube I thought about casting a lead weight that I could attach to the end of my magazine tube using the hole in the end. Any thoughts or better recommendations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Here ya go. http://www.meadowindustries.com/weights.html If you make sure the barrel is clean, the weight will never move. The double sided tape that comes with this weight IS that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docskeet Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 FWIW mercury in a tube is better than dead weight. Commonly used by clay target shooters in the stock and clamped under the barrel. Reduces recoil, smooths out the swing, but harder to start. YMMV. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowfin Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Maybe just try a longer barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcCT Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Since M2's are known for being light, are barrel weights generally used on M2's for 3 gun or is it more a clay/trap thing? Thanks Edited April 12, 2015 by MarcCT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcCT Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I am just bumping this so I can follow this thread. (It doesn't seem to work if you edit a post?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I am just bumping this so I can follow this thread. (It doesn't seem to work if you edit a post?) If you hit the "Follow this topic" button on the upper right side of the screen, it will email you when folks post to a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Adding too much weight to an inertia operated gun could reduce reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Or you could just buy a Versa Max; the doggone thing is heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcCT Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks Fishsticks I never saw that. Pat: Not a bad point re: the inertia system, thanks! Do guys do it in 3 gun or is it generally a trap/skeet thing? I also imagine that adding a (Nordic) +9 mag extension will stabilise the front sight a bit? 1chota: I have tried a Versamax and I preferred the M2. It's a great shotgun and most of the guys I shoot with run them, the M2 just feels better to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Have never heard of anyone adding weight, for the sake of weight, to a shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBOT5000 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 As stated it is common to add weight to a rifle to reduce recoil and common on a shotgun to change the swing or to reduce recoil. I know that inertia systems are sensitive to weight changes but the M2's used in 3 gun have a lot of mods in which i hear counteracts that. I know a lot of people point to a video of Jesse Tichauer (sp?) used an xrail which bracing on a tree to demonstrate that the benelli's are not a sensitive as some belive to weight and little movement. If you want to get creative the nordic barrel clamp has rail attachments on each side you could put on two SJC glock weights on there. Adding weight to the end of a barrel makes a lot more differnce than the buttstock, a little goes a long way. The only thing that changes your shotgun classifcation is porting, magazine fed and optics. I feel your pain i hate shotgun recoil due to neck injuries. I loved my SLP but it beat my neck up and I just switched to an 8 lb versa max and I'm not looking back. I can't even imagine what an inertia gun would do to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcCT Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm not a tiny guy, so I am not worried about what it will do to me, I am worried about what it will do to my shooting. The only negative feedback I have been able to find about the M2's are that they are llighter than the Versamax, 1301 etc. and have more recoil. And so I was wondering if it is common practise for people to weigh down M2's or any other semi auto SG's for 3 gun purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 No, it is not common in 3-Gun. We generally only shoot single shots per target so light guns (like in steel challenge) are nice! I do have a weighted mag tube nut on both my Benelli Super Sport and Vinci Super Sport. A little weight toward the muzzle helps to promote a smooth swing. As far as JT and the Xrail...I bet a lighter action spring is on board and loads above 3 dram are in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Have never heard of anyone adding weight, for the sake of weight, to a shotgun. DonB adds weight to the rear of his winchester shotgun using extra heavy bird shot, in a shell sleeve. Edited April 13, 2015 by DocMedic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 FYI I run an M2 when I shoot auto. mostly I shoot a pump, He-Man division. putting weight in the buttstock tames the recoil. I do like the lightness of the M2 and the Benelli pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcCT Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks guys. I'll just HTFU and learn to manage the recoil. So 28" M2 Comfortech and a +9 mag extension is the way to go to give you 12 + 1, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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