Make it heavy. Add a quad rail, light, scope, laser, bipod, foregrip, that'll dampen the recoil a bit![]()
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Make it heavy. Add a quad rail, light, scope, laser, bipod, foregrip, that'll dampen the recoil a bit![]()
Some of us have oddly shaped collarbones from breaking them. Mine doesn't hurt to shoot, but there have been times when I get in the shower the next day and notice some funny marks.
And that's with a gun that doesn't recoil much due to midlength on a 14.5" barrel, and a comp.
Learn the weapon platform, watch some videos of people who know what they are doing, and practice (take some classes if you can). Pay special attention to how you are shouldering the rifle; as others have said, square up to the target, don't use a bladed stance. Tuck the rifle in tight to your body.
If you have a Colt 6920 SOCOM II, you already have an excellent rifle. Its a bit heavy considering the fact that it has a SOCOM heavy barrel and DD RIS II rail, but again, very quality parts/rifle.
-Pull the rear takedown pin on the lower receiver. Look towards the rear of the lower receiver at the opening of the receiver extension. Your buffer should be marked/stamped "H2" (SOCOM II's should ship with H2 buffers). If your buffer is marked H2, I would just leave it as is (as H2 is, arguably, the ideal buffer for a 16" rifle w/ carbine length gas system).
-SOCOM II's typically ship with stock Colt/milspec buttstocks. This would be the first thing I would change. As some others have said, go pick up a B5 systems bravo stock OR a magpul CTR stock (if you get the magpul CTR, also pick up the fatter .70 buttpad that can be screwed into your CTR stock. The aforementioned changes should ensure that the rifle doesn't beat you up.
-If you haven't already, break the rifle down and clean it from top to bottom (doesn't have to be a meticulous cleaning, but I always do this to a new rifle). Generously lube the rifle with quality lubricant (im a big fan of Slip 2000 EWL).
-You can look into other changes down the line (carbine action springs from sprinco etc), but I see no reason why you would want to do any more than has been previously mentioned in the beginning. Also, I completely disagree w some advice that was given to you regarding .223 instead of 5.56 ammo. Personally, I would go out and buy a boat load of XM193 5.56 or XM855 5.56 ammo and, for the most part, stay away from .223 ammo. Enjoy your Colt!!
There's less felt recoil shooting while standing. If you're having a problem it's because of technique. Get some instruction on how to shoot properly before spending money on hardware.
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So....this is awkward.
Where in the pocket of your shoulder is the buttstock exactly? Collarbone shouldn't be an issue. Since I imagine you are more intelligent than most of the third world stooges I've trained, please let me offer this suggestion.
If you're using the standard M4 stock, there should be an open sling cutout about midway down as you look at the stock. Just about everything above that cutout should be visible from behind if you have the rifle properly tucked into your shoulder pocket. It might help to shoulder the rifle as I described, then take your firing hand and extend it out to your side parallel to the deck, then bring it back to the grip. This will open the shoulder pocket and close it again around the stock.
If that doesn't help, I would head over to Costco and buy the biggest box of straws they sell, because....
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Thanks to those that took time and offered REAL solutions and not just snarky comments like some.
It's not like I'm the size of a small girl or something. However, the reason why it's an issue at all is due to the fact I work at a computer 8+ hours a day. My hands and both shoulders are in near constant motion. I suffer from RSS (Repetitive Stress Syndrome) and have had to get treatment at times for shoulder and hand issues. I'm not disabled that way, but certainly not like those that don't have RSS due to jobs.
I will make sure to try the "software" suggestions first, I believe most of my stance is correct and I know it's up against my shoulder properly. Nonetheless, I will review the details provided from those which offered the kind information on checking that for improvement.
I agree with the software fix as well, but look at a good comp or brake, sure they are louder and they can cost close to a $100, but if you want to reduce recoil that is the fastest and most effective fix. There are some hybrid designs out there that are not as loud or blast as other such as the Griffin Armament Flash Comp, the BCM Gunfighter Comp, and the Battle Comp. I have the griffin on all of my rifles and it does the job.
The AR 15 is a low recoil weapon. That's the beauty of this weapons system is the receiver extension spring/buffer absorb almost all of it. I suggest training and maybe hitting the gym. Also if you don't already have a vert grip get one. You can use it to pull the weapon into your shoulder pocket more which for me makes even my carbine gas system feel like there is almost no recoil. Like somebodysaidfurther up beyond the vert grip this is one of those things where it makes more sense to update the software than it is the hardware.
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