Recoil Pads - Aftermarket
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Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: South Central Wisconsin
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Recoil Pads - Aftermarket
Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket recoil pads for rifles. I'm thinking Pachmyr, LimbSaver, etc.
What are your experiences with them both recoil reducing qualities and installation on your rifle? ?Thanks.
What are your experiences with them both recoil reducing qualities and installation on your rifle? ?Thanks.
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Recoil Pads - Aftermarket
Out of the two I prefer the Pachmayr because it is the easiest to install and is as good as the Sims. The Pad is very hard to grind down smoothly and in fact they have a model just for that purpose. The Sims is too soft for my taste and that can be a problem when handling a gun...
#3
Join Date: Oct 2003
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RE: Recoil Pads - Aftermarket
I had a pachmayr installed not to long ago on my 1903 Springfield .30-06. The older pad dried up and got hard. The recoil feels significantly less I don't see how anyone could form one to a rifle they are so soft.
Comparison wise shooting the .06 with 180 grain remington compared to a .270 with 130 hot loads with no recoil pad.
The .270 feels as if it kicks harder but I am using hot loads through it.
Comparison wise shooting the .06 with 180 grain remington compared to a .270 with 130 hot loads with no recoil pad.
The .270 feels as if it kicks harder but I am using hot loads through it.
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Recoil Pads - Aftermarket
The Pad is very hard to grind down smoothly and in fact they have a model just for that purpose. The Sims is too soft for my taste and that can be a problem when handling a gun...
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Colorado
Posts: 411
RE: Recoil Pads - Aftermarket
I have had excellent results with the Pachmeyr Decelerators. However, the pad does add significant length to the pull, especially if replacing pads like the Old English. If you plan on using the rifle in cold weather, make allowances for the clothing you will be wearing, you may have to cut down the stock to fit.
Good luck.
CE
Good luck.
CE