AK74 is slapping me sideways. Thoughts?

[A 7.62 Exodus]

I bought a 74 about two years ago, and started turning it into a more "modern" rifle. Tacticool magpul accessories, front grip, and an AK-M4 stock adapter. I was trying to keep the stock minimal, so I went with an Magpul STR. Here's my problem, the 5.45 shouldn't kick my jaw every time I fire the rifle, but it does. I suspect it has something to do with the STR i'm running, but I don't want to have to replace anything unless I have to. Anyone else hve issues with a AK-M4 style adapter and getting falcon punched in the face? What kind of stock are you currently running on yours and how do you like it?

 

[kawtech87]

What adapter are you using? I've been using the Definitive Arms AK to M4 adapter on two of my AKs a pistol running a brace and VEPR AKFM47-11 with a Magpul fixed carbine stock, and a Kreb's custom AK to M4 adapter on my .308 VEPR with a Hogue rifle length stock and don't get punched in the face by any of them. I can't imagine the 5.45 having more recoil than 7.62x39 or 7.62x51.

 

[Rookie]

Is it over gassed? I'm not familiar with AK platforms, but I know an adjustable gas block made my creedmoor very soft shooting.

 

[Rookie]

http://www.300blktalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=94084

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...m-adjustable-ak-gas-blocks-arms-hunting-2018/

 

[snorko]

Its Mikhail Kalashnikov slapping you from the grave for turning your AK into an AR wanna be.

Purple only partly intended.

 

[Double T]

Improper cheek weld?

 

[AmmoManAaron]

Over gassed rifle would be my first suspicion. I've shot some x39 AKs that were so over gassed they kicked like a .308! I know yours is a 74, but the problem is the same.