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26 December 2004, 11:51
acsteele
Remington CDL Classic Deluxe
Just got back form the range. Sighted in my new..ah,that is to say my kids new rifle
The CDL is a nice looking gun, and with the R3 recoil pad, it's a dream to shoot. I know that a 7mm-08 is not much of a shoulder whacker anyway, but in this rifle it's a powderpuff. The accuracy is quite good, I loaded up some Speer 145gr with 40gr. of H4895. Groups 5 under an inch at 100yds.
If you are considering a new rifle, you might want to take a look at the CDL, I am very happy......oh, ah the kid likes it too.
26 December 2004, 15:30
RaySendero
Congrads on new rifle and I say good choice! Been wanting one myself in 35 Whelen.
27 December 2004, 19:09
Cal Sibley
How do you guys think that new Remington recoil pad stacks up against the Pachmyer Decelerator pad. I have a couple on two of my rifles and am quite satisfied with them, but I'm always looking for something a little better. Can you buy that Remington pad as an aftermarket add on? Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal
27 December 2004, 22:37
jsr
The R3 is an SVL Limbsaver pad made specially for Remington.I'v been swapping out all my Decelerators for the Limbsaver,its a major improvement. They'r somewhat softer than the Pachmeyer and may not last quite as long,if you'r in the habit of using your rifle as a walking stick,but its generally cheaper and less painful to replace a worn out pad than a worn out shoulder. Heres their website.
http://www.limbsaver.com/limbsaver/home.aspx
29 December 2004, 03:37
wsj
I can second the opinion on the Sims/R3 vs Decelerator pads. I like the decelerator pads and haven't taken any off anything, but I'm convinced that the Sims/R3 pads work better at reducing felt recoil. They don't look as nice but I can live with that.

I too picked up a CDL as soon as I saw they were available in 35 Whelen. Love the look of the rifle, the caliber is cool and one I've wanted for years, and it's a shooter with several different handloads as well as the 200 grain Remington factory ammo. -WSJ
29 December 2004, 05:11
harko
Quote:

Just got back form the range. Sighted in my new..ah,that is to say my kids new rifle
The CDL is a nice looking gun, and with the R3 recoil pad, it's a dream to shoot. I know that a 7mm-08 is not much of a shoulder whacker anyway, but in this rifle it's a powderpuff. The accuracy is quite good, I loaded up some Speer 145gr with 40gr. of H4895. Groups 5 under an inch at 100yds.
If you are considering a new rifle, you might want to take a look at the CDL, I am very happy......oh, ah the kid likes it too.



Any way you could take some pictures of your rifle and post them. I would really like to see some close up pictures. You can email them to me and I will post them here if you like.

Mike harkm@yahoo.com