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    GoPro's and Recoil

    Hey Guys,
    Went turkey shooting the other day to try out the go pro on my shotgun, I found the recoil was causing the camera to tilt forward a bit with each shot even thought I had it super tight.

    What do you guys use to stop this?

    I see there is a product out in the US called recoil keeper whick is a small metal shape that fits in and stops it from tilting, Tried to make mine out of plastic but didn't work and don't feel like spending $35US to get one shipped over.

    Side note: also seems you need to use that little white plug to hold the "slide in" mounts in place, learn that lesson too.

    Example about 19 sec in:
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    Theres a roll cage mount with some flexible mounts which should work. Or wear it on your head?

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    I quite like it mounted to the gun, then its always level and pointing at the target, Im using one of these mounts with the low Gopro slide in click mount.

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    Haha that vid is awesome! Where did you get that mount from?

    Try and squeeze a small serrated lock washer in between the legs

    http://www.tracepartsonline.net/Part...11-067464L.gif

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    First half looked mean. yeah definitely keep it on the gun if you can love to see the next successful vid.

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    Ill give one if those washers a go.

    The mount i picked up from either ebay or dx.Com, think it was around $15.

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    How about this for solving that issue

    Just turned up in my shipment

    5x Magnification - 1080p - Weaver mounts - designed for shooting

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    ATN Shot Trak HD - Sports Camera

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    Mmmm great website. If money was no object....

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    I just got a m5 fender washer, grinded it into shape and turned it into a recoil stopper

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    Quote Originally Posted by faregame View Post
    How about this for solving that issue

    Just turned up in my shipment

    5x Magnification - 1080p - Weaver mounts - designed for shooting

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    ATN Shot Trak HD - Sports Camera
    Do have any in stock??
    I would be interested in using one on a 300 win mag, would it handle the recoil??

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    5x mag though on a 300 win mag? Would have thought something like the torrey pines logic eagle eye would be better suited for long range?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nibblet View Post
    5x mag though on a 300 win mag? Would have thought something like the torrey pines logic eagle eye would be better suited for long range?
    Going to Aussie in a few weeks, maximum range around 150 yds, 5 x magnification would be all I need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 300winmag View Post
    Going to Aussie in a few weeks, maximum range around 150 yds, 5 x magnification would be all I need.
    Fair enough. I would love to give one of those TPL EagleEye's a jam but pricey

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    They are fine with 12g - will check on a WM - doubt thats much different to a 12g

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    From the Factory

    I haven't personally tried it on anything higher than a 308, but our spec says recoil proof.

    Lets not test that on some uber calibres that exist on the forum though

 

 

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