Author Topic: Mag-Na-Porting Bolt actions.... recommended? (yes / no) (Read 599 times)

nasem · « **on:** January 04, 2006, 02:16:18 PM »

I been doing some major research on "recoil reduction systems".... I found there is something called Mag-na-porting..... which apparently cuts 2 small holes (trapazoidal and oval) right on the top of your barrel (just before the muzzle)..... It says it can significantly decrease recoil.... Now I'd like to add that this is not a muzzle break, its something different and I wanna know what / how everyone feels about this ?

Does anyone have mag-na-port on thier rifles ? does it really reduce recoil ? does the noise increase or stay the same ?

any input would be appreciated

thanks

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2006, 05:35:36 PM »

What are you considering having Mag-na-ported? I don't like the excess noise it makes. If you want to reduce the recoil without the noise, get a mercury recoil reducer and a simms recoil pad and shoot on. JMHO.

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2006, 01:08:33 AM »

Magna-porting does reduce recoil, but it does increase noise. Muzzle brakes are more effective at reducing recoil, but are even louder.

When I was younger, I had muzzle brakes installed on about 7 or 8 of my rifles. It's not a problem when you are at the range with ear protection. However, if you do not use hearing protection when hunting, the muzzle brakes (especially certain times) will make you curse and swear in pain.

I no longer like muzzle brakes. I agree with Redhawk, just get a recoil reducing butt-pad. It will not be as effective as a muzzle brake, but I prefer it nonetheless.

Trust me - this is coming from someone who made the mistake of having muzzle brakes - and magna-porting is almost as loud.

Zachary

Zachary

CEJ1895 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2006, 03:22:09 AM »

nasem - I've had two rifles Mag-Na-Ported and they aren't any louder than they were before it was done. This process mainly helps with muzzle rise and flip more than it does recoil reduction. I agree with Zackary and Redhawk about putting a good pad on it first to see if that makes a difference. CEJ..

nasem · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2006, 04:16:49 AM »

well, My 375 h&h kicks like mule (im not very used to it yet), I really thought my 300 RUM would kick harder, but Man I was wrong, I think the 375 kicks harder than my 300 RUM... and I was thinking of some sort of recoil reduction system that does NOT increase the noise level

Whats the deal with simms pads / mercury recoil reducer ? I know nothing about them... are they easy to instal on winchester classic synthetic 375 h&h model ? or Do i need a gunsmith to do it for me

huntswithdogs · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2006, 06:30:58 AM »

Some are designed to screw right on. For the others,you'll need to "fit" them.This can be done with a hand sander if you don't worry too much about looks. A gunsmith can generally do ya a much better job.
As for your rifle kicking...Are ya shooting full blown elephant loads? If ya reload,you can load a lighter bullet and lower powder charges. After ya get used to being whacked gently(if can use that word in the same conversation when dicussing a 375) then build up your loads to hunting levels.

HWD

nasem · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2006, 07:05:12 AM »

I was shooting 260 grain federal nosler accubonds (2700 fps), I was only able to zero that darn thing at 25 yards... after 7 shots I did not want to shoot any more (I did not want to develope a flinch), My shoulder isn't sore or anything, but that rifle was kicking me around like i was a soccer ball

riddleofsteel · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2006, 01:00:10 PM »

muzzle brakes have no business on a hunting rifle unless you are willing to wear ear protection while hunting.
:?:
However, I had a Remington ADL FS in 30-06 that I had Mag-na-ported. It was NOT noticeably louder after the porting than before. I shot it quite a bit without ear protection, while hunting, with zero ill effects. Mag-na-porting does help with muzzle flip and does reduce felt recoil. If I ever own a heavy kicking hunting rifle again I would consider it.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2006, 07:15:01 PM »

The mercury recoil reducer will usually fit in the end of the stock where the bolt the holds the rifle to the stock is. I put one in my Ruger #1 stock and made a small wooden plug to fill the rest of the hole up so the mercury recoil reducer was held in place and it would not move back and fourth. I also drill my Encore stock and installed one in it. Here is the site for the mercury recoil reducer. http://www.mercuryrecoil.com/suppressors/index.htm#top

corbanzo · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2006, 02:16:05 PM »

I guess being a traditionalist, I don't like cutting holes in rifle barrels. Recoil pads do pretty good, or just piss off the girlfriend, wife, or whatever often, so she beats the hell out of your shoulder to get you used to it. :-D

SuperstitionCoues · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2006, 02:56:43 PM »

I use both a recoil pad and a muzzlebrake on my 7mm WSM. Take a look at what is offered through the gunsmithing services of Williams Gunsight (www.williamsgunsight.com)

It's worth the phone call. I've been very impressed by the work for the muzzlebrake on my Winchester Model 70 Featherweight. First class. See if you can have them install a Simms Limbsaver set to your length of pull also. It 's worth the cost and the cost of shipping. Save the Magna-porting for your shotgun. The muzzlebrake is more effective for what you are after.

Just update your hearing protection