Recoil pad
11-08-2011, 05:15 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 69
Recoil pad
I brought a 300 mag in a light weight rifle (Rem 700). What is the best recoil reducing shoulder pad? Any other tips for general shooting, non hunting.
I thought it best to have a shoulder pad when doing a lot of practice shooting. I will go without when hunting.
Do some of the recoil pads show a big difference in reduction over some of the others?
I am also thinking about putting a break on the gun if the recoil is still too much but won't unless absolutely necessary.
Which is the best break?
Thank you!!!
I thought it best to have a shoulder pad when doing a lot of practice shooting. I will go without when hunting.
Do some of the recoil pads show a big difference in reduction over some of the others?
I am also thinking about putting a break on the gun if the recoil is still too much but won't unless absolutely necessary.
Which is the best break?
Thank you!!!
11-08-2011, 06:02 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
The best recoil pad is a muzzel brake. LMAO!!
The second best recoil pad is a Limbsaver. I like them a lot. You can also buy a pad that you wear instead of the rifle. Alot of guys wear them at the range.
If you can handle the noise a muzzle brake is the way to go. It will take away up to 50 percent of the recoil if you get the right one. I like the looks and the performance of the Holland brake myself.
The second best recoil pad is a Limbsaver. I like them a lot. You can also buy a pad that you wear instead of the rifle. Alot of guys wear them at the range.
If you can handle the noise a muzzle brake is the way to go. It will take away up to 50 percent of the recoil if you get the right one. I like the looks and the performance of the Holland brake myself.
11-08-2011, 06:22 PM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Posts: 5,130
No muzzle breaks for me & I move away from anyone at the range who uses one (way too loud) !
I use a pachmayr decelerator recoil pads on my rifles and shotguns.
Often, I also cut down the stocks to shorten the LOP before installing the new pad.
I use a pachmayr decelerator recoil pads on my rifles and shotguns.
Often, I also cut down the stocks to shorten the LOP before installing the new pad.
Last edited by Sheridan; 11-08-2011 at 08:30 PM.
11-08-2011, 06:50 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
I think you are missing the boat. After shooting my buddies 22.250 with a brake and watching the hits on prarie dogs, I'm getting a brake on my 22.250. A brake on my 300 RUM made it a pleasure to shoot. I could shoot it all day. (If I could afford it) Brakes are great on heavy recoiling rifles and light recoiling rifles. I wish I would have learned about them 40 years ago.
11-09-2011, 03:29 AM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 542
How do you guys stand using a muzzle break when hunting? At the range you can wear ear plugs, but I don't wear them hunting. I got a Browning BAR .30-06 with the BOSS muzzlebreak years ago. The first time I shot a deer it split my ears. I had ringing like I had been at a concert for hours. I immediately replaced the break with a solid piece and can now hear the action work and the empty brass hit the leaves below my stand. I will never again use a muzzle break on a hunting rifle.
11-10-2011, 02:34 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,476
I've shot braked rifles from my buddies collection. BUT, I must wear plugs and muffs to keep my ears safe.
