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Barrel Porting for Shockwave (no debate please)

ricky_bobby

.270 WIN
Hey guys - having trouble seeing a side by side so figured I'd ask for real world experience. In the Sootch00 video (yes he can be a shill) you can see a definitive change in the muzzle rise and recoil snap on the ported barrel he runs (Carlsons I believe?) on the Shockwave, however he also fitted a brace kit so I am hoping someone can let me know if a ported barrel setup alone will make a difference in muzzle control/impulse etc

I'm normally not a ported barrel guy - however I do see some benefits for this weapon - My Shockwave was purchased cheap enough so I don't mind the investment -

Also, pricing/vendors - I see Carlson's ported barrels for about $180 - Gabe Suarez does them for about $150 or so, and Vang Comp comes in with their full "system" installed for $255 on my barrel -

Is there anyone else besides the 3 that is reputable and I should look into? A bonus is I can get a fiber optic or tritium sight at the same time. Once I get my furniture sorted this will be my next "maybe" mod to complete the Shockwave.
 
I do not have a shockwave but a couple of my shotgun barrels are/were ported.

I do not notice any reduction in recoil or barrel rise but there is a maked differene the the amount of noise directed back at you esp. in enclosed places.

I shot a turkey from an enclosed blind. The end of the barrel extended past the window but the porting did not, the noise unbelievable. I ended up cutting the barrel and rethreading the choke tubes due to the difference in noise.

I would think in a shorter barreled gun like a shockwave it would be horrible.

But that's just my experience, YMMV.
 
I have the Vang Comp on a 20" and noticed a difference in recoil and tighter pattern . I had the forcing cone and back bore done as well though......like mike said , it makes a bigger bang in an upward direction. I only notice it when I shoot from under shelter.
 
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