Reeder Custom Guns - It’s lighter than it probably should be.

WB
It’s lighter than it probably should be.
Monday, October 05, 2026, 06:35

9 lbs with scope and all. I’ve tried adding forend weight but it requires the shotgun forend screw size upgrade. It will strip out those little 8:40 screws if you are not careful. The buttstock is truly the best place to add weight. The shotgun screws are much more robust but the matching friends are outrageous $$$$.

Gary’s brake helps with the gas thrust issue but physics cannot be totally canceled. A 570 gr. at 2150 fps gets your attention. Synthetic furniture helps with flex. We tried laminated but it broke it.

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A “new” reloading issue, for me anyway… - WB, 2026-10-03, 14:19
- You just have all the fun. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2026-10-05, 16:31
- I have had that happen IF the shell holderr is not the - Sean Harper, 2026-10-05, 04:57
  - I considered that, Hornady #55! Maybe - WB, 2026-10-05, 06:28
- Might need a backstop behind the shooter as well, - Jerry Kiln, 2026-10-03, 20:12
  - It’s lighter than it probably should be. - WB, 2026-10-05, 06:35
    - My 500NE weighs 7 pounds and is painted laminate wood - Blake, 2026-10-05, 15:17
    - The traditional place to add weight is the barrel, - Jerry Kiln, 2026-10-05, 07:56
- Interesting! Never saw that B4 That is a beast! (nm) - SPB, 2026-10-03, 17:14
- make sure you have a good backstop!!! (nm) - Brian T, 2026-10-03, 14:28
  - Yes, too much lead to waste! I shoot into 55 gal. - WB, 2026-10-04, 06:28
    - backstop - Carl L, 2026-10-07, 12:30