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Old 07-25-2016, 04:46 AM
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Default OT: anyone have a total shoulder replaced?

I've had both mine replaced, R/shooting side, Jan '15.
Built this kicker and am concerned about how much recoil
the joint will stand. I'd sure hate to wreck it. Figure the recoil
will be the limiting factor on how hot a load I can shoot in this
thing. Starting load will do the job but, I like closer to 3000fps
for hunting.

.358U/mag
Re: 250gr, 90gr AA7828 15 shot avg=2884fps. Would like to
use 300gr, we'll see what these light pills will do with 100gr powder first.

Just wondering as there's so many folks on here and these things
are getting fairly common. (just might be tempted to get some practice
in with it on pr/dogs some day.)

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Old 07-25-2016, 12:44 PM
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Like most other surgeries, you will want to build back up to it and take it slow. You may never get back to the recoil you used to be able to handle, but the more muscle you pack around it the better off you will be as it acts as a cushion as well as holding everything together. A recoil pad worn on the shoulder helps a lot too.
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Old 07-25-2016, 12:55 PM
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We've all been taught as kids "don't play with fire." I'm not walking in your moccasins, George, but if I were, I would avoid that like the plague. Ultra Mags in any flavor are rough on one's shoulder, and reduced loads are both few and far between and not particularly accurate so far as I know. JMO.
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Old 07-25-2016, 01:02 PM
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Default OT: Anyone have a total shoulder replaced ?

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We've all been taught as kids "don't play with fire." I'm not walking in your moccasins, George, but if I were, I would avoid that like the plague. Ultra Mags in any flavor are rough on one's shoulder, and reduced loads are both few and far between and not particularly accurate so far as I know. JMO.
I tend to agree with dungheap.. I would have a very good conversation with the surgeon first. Then if I were still thinking or determined to fire that weapon, how about a Caldwell sled ? Just a couple of my thoughts. Bill K
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Old 07-25-2016, 02:11 PM
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As others have said, talk with your doctor BEFORE doing anything that will cause your body any more damage. It can't handle much more at your (maybe our) age.

I still shoot a 416 Rem Mag which is a bruiser of sorts supported on a shoulder than has been operated on twice due to the foolishness of my younger years, but I got a definite doctor thumbs up OK before trying it. If he says No to your inquiry, don't do it........

Keep in mind my shoulders have been operated on but not replaced. I still have the original joints. But as was already stated, muscle mass is a required thing for your shoulders to function properly after some of the original stuff is gutted and tossed away. I work to strengthen and maintain that muscle mass daily in both of my shoulders.

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Old 07-25-2016, 02:49 PM
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George your a crack shot........ what in the world do you need something that big for?
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Old 07-25-2016, 04:11 PM
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I now have to wear a PAST shoulder pad when shooting anything that kicks due to torn cartilage fore and aft, even though the rotator-cuff is OK. I suggest you do the same or forgo the kickers.
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Old 07-25-2016, 04:46 PM
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Old 07-25-2016, 11:09 PM
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TKS for the heads-up.
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Old 07-26-2016, 12:38 AM
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Ouch. No way, Jose.
My shooting shoulder is on its last "leg", due to a workplace accident, farm labor wear and tear, and a wasted (not really) youth spent racing motorcycles. Doc recently saved the last 25% of tendon left with RC surgery; said doing unusually well, but next stop is replacement. Not gonna happen, so I'm more conscientious than ever with what I do with it. That includes shooting nothing with more recoil than a .243 Win./6 mm Rem.
Like BCB said : Do strengthening exercises. And talk to your doctor first, preferably one who's a "real" rifle shooter (not an AR/handgun weekend wannabe).
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