Opinions on reduced recoil 2 3/4" buck rounds in the M4 please

[Sukhoi_fan]

I'm considering getting some of the 'reduced recoil' 2 3/4" 00 buck rounds for my M4. My question: is there a downside to using 'reduced recoil' 2 3/4" rounds in the M4? (other than the obviously reduced muzzle/downrange energy)

 

TIA

[truckcop]

It really depends on what "reduced recoil" ammo you're getting. If you're talking about Federal LE12300 reduced recoil w/flite control wad, there is no downside. Patterns are much better than the same exact ammo that has a higher velocity.

[benelliwerkes]

What TruckCop said.

 

Mix & Match if you are unsure.

 

Federal Reduced Recoil right next to full load #00.

 

[Mr. Shotgun]

Reduced recoil loads are hit or miss in my M4... some rounds cycle, some don't and jam up...

[daniel333]

Reduced recoil loads are hit or miss in my M4... some rounds cycle, some don't and jam up...

 

X2 same as mine. My gun will take reduced recoil centurion any day but cant cycle fiocchi reliably

[Unobtanium]

I get roughly 10% more pattern density at 25 yards in a 12" circle using Winchester 9-pellet reduced recoil Ranger buckshot as opposed to the full-power. It ejects and cycles reliably. It hits roughly 3" lower on target due to less recoil while the shot column is in the barrel (shotguns recoil about 3/4" before projectiles leave the muzzle, as a rule. This is why follow-through when duck-hunting, slug-shooting, etc. is so vital for good results).

[Sharkey]

Agree on the Fiocci stuff. I tried both the low recoil slugs and buck for my wife and neither were reliable AT ALL in my M4.