Mowrey rifles and recoil

[harleysboss]

Never held one or seen one except for pictures. There is one in the classifieds that looks like a real nice piece. Its listed asa 54 1-30 twist. So anyone have experience shooting said design with 54 cal conicals? Does the drop in the stock handle heavy recoil well? Just curious for now

 

[Jim C]

I would love to own one.

 

[Cowboy]

I would too! But my next is going to be my first Flintlock. Respectfully, cowboys1062. :thumbsup:

 

[FishDFly]

I have always liked the look of the Mowery rifles, "BUT" the drop on the stock is too severe for me.

Recoil is subjective to the person.

 

[Don Steele]

Among the folks I know, and shoot muzzleloaders with there's a generally accepted belief that heavy loads in large calibers such as 54's result in more "felt recoil" as stock "Drop" increases.
That said..."Felt recoil" is a very subjective topic, heavily influenced by an individual's stature, and how well or poorly the rifle fits the shooter.

 

[cowrustler]

I had a .50 Mowry about 20 years ago. It was a nice handy rifle, brass frame and all. That being said, I could not tolerate the recoil even with moderate loads. I blamed it on the butt-plate but I'm sure the stock drop played a big role. I still like the looks of them and may buy another but nobody ever accused me of being a quick learner.

 

[BillinOregon]

I've drooled over that rifle myself. If it were in a round-ball twist, I'd own it, drop or not. I'd bet is a fast rifle from offhand.

 

[Jim C]

The greater the drop in the butt stock the more it causes the muzzle to rise in recoil which in turn can give the illusion of more perceived recoil than there actually really is as compared to that of a rifle with hardly no drop, yet all else remaining the same (caliber, weight, overall length, and load used), which will generate much less muzzle "flip" due to recoiling in more of a straighter line rearward thereby generating much less perceived recoil. In other words the amount of recoil in ft lbs that is applied to the shoulder is the same with both rifles, but the one with the drastic amount of drop may seem like it is actually "kicking" you harder due to the exaggerated muzzle "flip" due to the extra drop in the butt stock.

 

[pkarr]

I've got a Mowrey .54 my load for hunting is 90 gr 3f. Recoil for me isn't a problem the butt needs to be below your shoulder kinda in the pit of your arm.It's a great rifle I've managed to take several critters with mine.

 

[Jim C]

I agree. I myself need the extra drop in order for a better fit.......I was just merely explaining to the op the diff between actual recoil and perceived recoil due to the differences in stock drop which creates more muzzle rise, or muzzle flip.