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    Opinions please on adding weight to my 338

    Thank you so much for the reply's. You've been most helpful. Here's what I propose to do: I'll get the recoil pad off, and start adding weight. I'll use lead birdshot and silicone it in place. That way, if I want to remove it, it's doable. I'll lay the stock 'trigger side up' to try to...
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    Opinions please on adding weight to my 338

    Correction: I should have said felt recoil; the part that gives me the sharp whack. A thud would be bearable but I hesitate to shoot this thing much cuz I'm afraid of developing a flinch. The buttstock is definitely hollow, so I'll figure out how to get the pad off (there's no screw holes so...
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    Opinions please on adding weight to my 338

    I'm using a Leupold Rifleman scope, 3-9 x 40. Didn't want to change the scope, am real happy with it.
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    Opinions please on adding weight to my 338

    Hi everyone, I'm not a prolific poster, but I thot I'd share this as the administrator wants me to post something. I mostly shoot a 25-06 Rem in a Tikka and recently bought a Tikka Tactical in 204 Ruger. I was at the range a few days ago. I took my Sako which is chambered in 338 Imperial...
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    First time on a shooting forum

    Hi Everyone, It's always tough to say something without knowing who or how many of you are 'listening/reading' here. But here goes, I live in central Alberta, and shooting and hunting are some of my favorite things to do - could maybe even call them a passion. I find reloading a fascinating...
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