I shot my 30.06 for the first time today and my shoulder is bruised and purple. I am sure that some of this was my fault as I don' t think I started out holding the rifle correctly. (this is the first hunting rifle I have ever owned) I shot 40 rounds with it and managed to get a 2" group at 100yds and a 3.5" group at 200yds. I know this is not very impressive, but it is certainly good enough to kill a deer.

My question is:

What good aftermarket recoil absorbers would you guys suggest? Pachmayr? Others?

Thanks in advance for your help.

PS: My rifle is a Weatherby Vanguard. Yeah, I know it' s not the best rifle in the world, but I am not trying to win a sniper competition. I just wanna bag a deer.