what recoil pad do you recommend?

hotfarmboy1 · 07-01-2009

As the title says, what recoil pad do you recommend? My golden state arms mauser in 30-06 has a wood stock, with plastic butt plate. It bruised the heck out of my shoulder today and would like to find a good recoil pad to put on it for now till i can afford a new stock. Any suggestions?

I will admit that after a while of my shoulder hurting, I did go to my car and grab a old sweatshirt. Put the sleeves together and doubled them over to try to help. It helped but could still be better.

Calvin · 07-01-2009

I use a towel with my Milsurps. It doesn't mess with the original setup of the rifle and it works. When I'm done it can wipe my sweat or wipe the cosmoline from my guns.
Yes, people will sometimes make fun of you. Being used to unpopularity, I have no problem with that.

SteelersFan · 07-01-2009

Sims LimbSaver the things are great. You can get a slip-on for around $30 and use it on other guns that it will fit. I have a old H&R Model 88 12 Ga. that kicks like a mule and I don't consider myself sensitive to recoil put Sims on can shoot all day long now.

hotfarmboy1 · 07-01-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelersFan

Sims LimbSaver the things are great. You can get a slip-on for around $30 and use it on other guns that it will fit. I have a old H&R Model 88 12 Ga. that kicks like a mule and I don't consider myself sensitive to recoil put Sims on can shoot all day long now.

cool, that's one I've been considering looking in cabelas. I had a cheaper one around here somewhere but can't find it.

sloughfoot · 07-01-2009

Shooting from the bench with a bipod intensifies the recoil from any rifle.

It is why I don't shoot from the bench.

Position shooting with a sling is just as accurate and much more comfortable because the the slung up arm takes up much of the recoil.

IMO, rifles are not designed or intended to be shot from a bench. (unless it is a specialized benchrest rifle)

30.06 bolt rifles with steel buttplates are shot every day with a shooting sling with no damage to the shooter.

JMO

hotfarmboy1 · 07-01-2009

well I was using the bipod cause if I can find a good spot I'll be shooting prone anyways. This is the rifle I want to hopefully setup to be able to shoot at 1000 yards anyways. If I can get the accuracy out of it I think its capable of then it'll be what I use.

Benjamin · 07-02-2009

Kick-eez rocker pads are really nice but around $40. G-squared stock actually lets the gun move back into your shoulder while the comb and pad stay fixed that cost around $1500 lol. You could get a fully adjustable robo stock for around $900 that does the same thing but it looks a little different. I'm a trapshooter and we go to great lengths to get a good gun fit with managable recoil for hundreds of rounds daily. A bit overkill for an ocassional shooter.

smokingman · 07-02-2009

PAST pad.You can order them online or pick them up at Gander mountain in Greenwood(right off i-65). 20 dollars or so.

They are great pads.

Bisley Man · 07-03-2009

I bought 2 of the Limb Saver slip on recoil pads at the Greenfield Wal-Mart last month for $19.99 each. There were more that were labled Winchester, that looked like the same pad. Does anyone know if they are? They work great on my light wieght 12ga.'s

Litlratt · 07-03-2009

The PAST pad will spread the felt recoil out over a larger area than any conventional recoil pad will.

07-01-2009	#1 (permalink)
hotfarmboy1 wheelman for hire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summitville, IN. Posts: 2,260	what recoil pad do you recommend? As the title says, what recoil pad do you recommend? My golden state arms mauser in 30-06 has a wood stock, with plastic butt plate. It bruised the heck out of my shoulder today and would like to find a good recoil pad to put on it for now till i can afford a new stock. Any suggestions? I will admit that after a while of my shoulder hurting, I did go to my car and grab a old sweatshirt. Put the sleeves together and doubled them over to try to help. It helped but could still be better. __________________ Wanna know what kind of person I am? Check the avatar, that tshirt pretty much sums me up.. Last edited by hotfarmboy1; 07-01-2009 at 21:31.

07-01-2009	#6 (permalink)
hotfarmboy1 wheelman for hire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summitville, IN. Posts: 2,260	well I was using the bipod cause if I can find a good spot I'll be shooting prone anyways. This is the rifle I want to hopefully setup to be able to shoot at 1000 yards anyways. If I can get the accuracy out of it I think its capable of then it'll be what I use. __________________ Wanna know what kind of person I am? Check the avatar, that tshirt pretty much sums me up..

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Bisley Man Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McCordsville Posts: 270	I bought 2 of the Limb Saver slip on recoil pads at the Greenfield Wal-Mart last month for $19.99 each. There were more that were labled Winchester, that looked like the same pad. Does anyone know if they are? They work great on my light wieght 12ga.'s __________________ Thy banners make tyranny tremble, when borne by the Red, White, and Blue. Last edited by Bisley Man; 07-06-2009 at 15:21.

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07-01-2009	#2 (permalink)
Calvin Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 93	I use a towel with my Milsurps. It doesn't mess with the original setup of the rifle and it works. When I'm done it can wipe my sweat or wipe the cosmoline from my guns. Yes, people will sometimes make fun of you. Being used to unpopularity, I have no problem with that.

07-01-2009	#3 (permalink)
SteelersFan Plinker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dunkirk Posts: 106	Sims LimbSaver the things are great. You can get a slip-on for around $30 and use it on other guns that it will fit. I have a old H&R Model 88 12 Ga. that kicks like a mule and I don't consider myself sensitive to recoil put Sims on can shoot all day long now.

07-01-2009	#5 (permalink)
sloughfoot Marksman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntertown Posts: 627	Shooting from the bench with a bipod intensifies the recoil from any rifle. It is why I don't shoot from the bench. Position shooting with a sling is just as accurate and much more comfortable because the the slung up arm takes up much of the recoil. IMO, rifles are not designed or intended to be shot from a bench. (unless it is a specialized benchrest rifle) 30.06 bolt rifles with steel buttplates are shot every day with a shooting sling with no damage to the shooter. JMO

07-02-2009	#7 (permalink)
Benjamin Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 105	Kick-eez rocker pads are really nice but around $40. G-squared stock actually lets the gun move back into your shoulder while the comb and pad stay fixed that cost around $1500 lol. You could get a fully adjustable robo stock for around $900 that does the same thing but it looks a little different. I'm a trapshooter and we go to great lengths to get a good gun fit with managable recoil for hundreds of rounds daily. A bit overkill for an ocassional shooter.

07-02-2009	#8 (permalink)
smokingman The chair is against the wall... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whiteland Posts: 1,246	PAST pad.You can order them online or pick them up at Gander mountain in Greenwood(right off i-65). 20 dollars or so. They are great pads.

07-03-2009	#10 (permalink)
Litlratt Plinker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Terre Haute Posts: 209	The PAST pad will spread the felt recoil out over a larger area than any conventional recoil pad will.