What do you feel is the best recoil pad to put on a DGR? I've used the Decelerator Pad, but was wondering if there is something even better.

I think the best thing of the heavy kickers is large surface area for sure. Also I grind the toe off the the pad so it doesnt snag so much on a shirt. Just rounded off. I have also always liked pads that were slicker because they dont hang up on clothing as much. Something like a Kickeeze is my choice!

Also the trapdude pad which is really recoil absorbant....

Buell

Pachmayr Triple Mag

Another recommendation for the Triple Mag from Pachmayr.

Recently, though, I've seen a few ads for an interesting pad called the Limb Saver. I'd sure like to hear from someone who has tried it on a heavy kicker.

Russ

Pachmayr Sporting Clays. It has a firm, rounded top piece designed to allow quick mounting, while reducing the impulse of recoil significantly. I use it on combat shotguns for several days of training, including heavy slug loads, and it works.

[ 08-01-2002, 04:29: Message edited by: KLN ]

Mike375,

Here is what I use on all of my guns (www.kickeez.net). They have models for most all applications. I know a guy in my area (Kansas) that has a small shop and all he does is installs these recoil pads. The majority of his work is mail order. Let me know and I would be happy to pass along his name and number, he does great work.

Regards
cjw3

How well does the Kickeez hold up?

I have heard the material is soft enough that it tears and gouges fairly easy. Is this true?

Forgive my ignorance as I have never seen one in person.

I like the Decelerator and use one on my 375. Durable and fast to shoulder. It would be my second choice for a big bore, however, as the Triple Mag does a better job of softening heavy recoil.

Thanks.

~Holmes

I�d say Pachmayr�s Old English is a really nice one... but I have had to grind the top off mine so it won�t snag as easily....
...but if you�re going classic style you should get a steel buttplate... kicks like hell but never snags!!!

Pachmayr triple MAG is very good
weidmannsheil martin

I have tried a variety;

have a large and wide Uncle Mikes on my 8.5lb 458 Lott, only rifle I use really really requires a recoil pad. I had a "Kickeeze sorborthane" on a 375 which worked great, rifle re-stocked and now has a old English style Pachmyar which looks good and works ok - guess recoil in this cal is not really an issue.

Perhaps the "best" recoil pads on a classic big rifle are those made by Silvers from the UK - nice looking and durable if you can find them.

Regards

Silver's are the best and most proper pads for a double. We stock them here in the store. If you need one, give me a call 877-WESTLEY.

I have Kick Eez pads on both a .460 and a .340. The .460 just got back from a Zim. buffalo hunt none the worse, but I have torn Kick Eez pads on field shotguns. On competition shotguns I've been able to get away with 30-50,000 rounds a year and traveling all over the western US without tears. The trick seems to be to heavily round the edges so they don't catch on gun cases, brush, etc. They are extremely "sticky" when new, but over time will get a skin on them so they won't catch on clothing.
They look anything but classic, but they absorb so much recoil I feel like I'm cheating. The other reason I like them is because they offer thicknesses (up to 1.4") that will acheive the 15" LOP I like without spacers.
Have fun,
Kyler