Author Topic: 1895 CB Recoil Question (Read 719 times)

parkinsonsd · « **on:** November 23, 2004, 08:58:31 AM »

I am purchasing this gun without having fired it. Possibly a dumb move, but what the heck.

I was curious as to recoil. Currently, I can handle around 40 rounds through my 870 Wingmaster 12 ga. with lightfield 2 3/4 slugs.

Are factory loads (i.e. Remington or Winchester) comparable in recoil? And how about Garrett loads. I'd appreciate any information anyone coud give me.

Thanks.

BigBrass · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2004, 09:23:31 AM »

I handload for my 1895 CB; but I have shot the Remington factory loads, and to me the recoil of those Remington factory cartridges seemed to be less than that of my 12-gauge shotgun. I haven't fired the Garrett loads, which I understand are hotter; but I do fire handloads that are comparable to the Garretts. The recoil from my handloads is somewhat stiffer than on my 12-gauge. If you want to shoot the Garrett loads, you might want to consider having a soft recoil pad installed on the rifle, or else use a shoulder pad.

Graybeard · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2004, 10:21:34 AM »

With CAS level loads it is very pleasant. With the likes of Garrett or Buffalo Bore loads or reloads of that magnitude recoil is seriously wicked. Even with the Pachmayr Decelerator pad it was far more than I could stand. I sold mine after firing fewer than 10 rounds of the Buffalo Bore ammo thru it. In retrospect I wish I had kept it and just used CAS level loads as they were very mild and are plenty for deer.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2004, 04:47:50 PM »

Yes, the factory remington 405 grain loads aren't to bad. The +p is fairly unpleasant, but tolerable, unlike greybeard, I don't have a bad shoulder. My plans when I bought the rifle were to load it down some, but the accuracy of some of the +p ammo is so good it's hard to change especially with the hunting season on us. Certainly factory ammo will do the job on anything I want to do with it and really accurate loads with less recoil are in my future. I did put a simms limbsaver on my 1895 and highly recommend adding some sort of good recoil pad. One thing for sure, when I show up at the range with it, the gun gets most peoples attention. Buying ammo is also hilarious.."you going bear hunting?"

You don't know how many times some one at the range has told me they've always wanted a 45.70...............it's a very fun gun to shoot and is quickly becoming my favorite........

Mac11700 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2004, 07:28:50 PM »

parkinsonsd:

It's no where near the level of those lightfeild slugs...even with the Garrets loadings...but..you might want to condider a nice recoil pad for it...I bought a small leather slip-on velcro close Galco pad...not only does it look great...but really tames the recoil down a-lot...I put a small piece of foam inside to make up the difference in the curved plastic butt plate on it...I didn't have to alter the stock any...

Mac

parkinsonsd · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2004, 05:14:58 AM »

Thanks for your replies. I live in lower Michigan and really the only gun I "need" is my shotgun. But I ain't buying this one for needs I'm buying it for fun. I sincerely appreciate all your help.

Parker.