RAD - recoil absorption device
Something I had not even dreamed of using until McMillan stocks decided to start offering them in their stocks. My other set up had mercury recoil reducers meticulously installed in the stock and they worked quite well. The RAD system has taken this to a completely new place, an even better place with smoother recoil reduction, an adjustable length of pull and adjustable butt plate.
Now the story behind it all. My new XIT stock complete with the RAD and an adjustable cheek piece arrived shortly before the Santa Fe long range competition and we had been covered up with rain along with the following mosquito population. Going to the range with the new set up was out of the question so the competition became the place to learn all about the rig. I don’t really recommend doing this but sometimes it is just necessary.
For some reason I had in my mind that the RAD system would require me to not handle my rifle the same, I shoot FTR and I like a pretty firm hold to my shoulder. The set up just looked like it needed me to stay out its way. On day one I did everything I could to not interfere with the movement of the rifle thinking that was where I needed to be. With a new range for me, rough conditions and a new set up it was a shooting nightmare that I had created for myself. On day two I had decided to handle the new set up no different than my prior stock. It ended up being what I should have done from the beginning. My second day scores were where they should have been all weekend. There may be a little adjusting on the RAD for a little lighter recoil and/ or the butt plate for shoulder angle but I will leave everything alone for now. It was set up by McMillan stocks to a near perfect spot and the XIT stock handles and tracks beautifully. The XIT stock with the RAD adjustments fit me very well and together they can be fit to most anyone.
My advice to anyone who has a RAD installed on a new McMillan stock would be to first communicate well with McMillan on what you need. There are a number of measurements and weights of components that can help a build go well. Once you have your new stock in hand don’t change the way you handle your rifle on the range until it tells you to do something different and keep in mind that any difference could be in the change of stock style not the RAD. Also remember that you can have the RAD and an adjustable cheek piece with the McMillan stocks. Good Shooting to All!
Something I had not even dreamed of using until McMillan stocks decided to start offering them in their stocks. My other set up had mercury recoil reducers meticulously installed in the stock and they worked quite well. The RAD system has taken this to a completely new place, an even better place with smoother recoil reduction, an adjustable length of pull and adjustable butt plate.
Now the story behind it all. My new XIT stock complete with the RAD and an adjustable cheek piece arrived shortly before the Santa Fe long range competition and we had been covered up with rain along with the following mosquito population. Going to the range with the new set up was out of the question so the competition became the place to learn all about the rig. I don’t really recommend doing this but sometimes it is just necessary.
For some reason I had in my mind that the RAD system would require me to not handle my rifle the same, I shoot FTR and I like a pretty firm hold to my shoulder. The set up just looked like it needed me to stay out its way. On day one I did everything I could to not interfere with the movement of the rifle thinking that was where I needed to be. With a new range for me, rough conditions and a new set up it was a shooting nightmare that I had created for myself. On day two I had decided to handle the new set up no different than my prior stock. It ended up being what I should have done from the beginning. My second day scores were where they should have been all weekend. There may be a little adjusting on the RAD for a little lighter recoil and/ or the butt plate for shoulder angle but I will leave everything alone for now. It was set up by McMillan stocks to a near perfect spot and the XIT stock handles and tracks beautifully. The XIT stock with the RAD adjustments fit me very well and together they can be fit to most anyone.
My advice to anyone who has a RAD installed on a new McMillan stock would be to first communicate well with McMillan on what you need. There are a number of measurements and weights of components that can help a build go well. Once you have your new stock in hand don’t change the way you handle your rifle on the range until it tells you to do something different and keep in mind that any difference could be in the change of stock style not the RAD. Also remember that you can have the RAD and an adjustable cheek piece with the McMillan stocks. Good Shooting to All!
