I got a Savage m16 stainless synthetic in .270WSM. Im a bit recoil sensitive. And i dont like the factory pad thats on the rifle. Can anyone suggest a good recoil pad that can be had for around $50 or so? long bench sessions are reaking havoc on my shoulder.

The new softer pads are much better but maybe your still growing and after spending $$ you might need a longer LOP in two years.

Instead go to Walmart and buy a $10 slip on pad. Pachmeyer makes them.

yea i know the ones u r talking about. doesnt work as good as u would think (the slip -on). i didnt like it at all. And im 15 bout 6 foot 2 inches and 272 lbs. ive done most of my growing.

First buy a Past Magnum shoulder pad to wear while shooting off the bench. They really help take the sting out and you can use them with every rifle you have. Thisis the one you want if you are right handed.....

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/699899

As far as for the recoil pad on your rifle. I think that this would be by far your best choice....

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/125966

All you would have to do is bolt it on and go. The Pachmayr deccellarators to me are the best combination of recoil reduction and durability. I think that Limbsaver may also offer a prefit pad to fit your Savage. The Limbsaver may reduce recoil slightly more than the Pachmayr but my experiences with the softer pads have not been good. Every one of the softer pads have crumbled around the edges and started looking ratty pretty quickly. The Pachmayr's reduce recoil quite well and hold up better.
You may be a little over budget to buy both and if so buy the shoulder pad 1st and replace the pad on your rifle later. You usually don't even notice the recoil while hunting and the shoulder pad works great for shooting off the bench and for practice. It adds just enough extra length off the bench in the summer to approximate your length of pull when wearing heavy clothing in winter.........DJ

Critter_Killer

I would recommend a Limb Saver recoil pad. They are about $30 and cut the recoil in half. I put one on a .300 Win Mag and it is a lot better on the arm.

6'2"....272 lbs.....15 years old....recoil sensitive with a 270WSM........Not sure what to think about that. I do think you need to get away from the bench. Once you have the rifle zeroed get off the bench and start shooting in true hunting positions.

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Originally posted by Bwanahile:
6'2"....272 lbs.....15 years old....recoil sensitive with a 270WSM........Not sure what to think about that. I do think you need to get away from the bench. Once you have the rifle zeroed get off the bench and start shooting in true hunting positions.

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Here is why. Larger people don't move as much during recoil and that is why the rifle hit's them harder!

I watched a guy who weighed 315 lbs and is about 6'1" tall. He is not fat! Not only that he is one of the meanest stinkers around. This guy was about 45 YO at the time and was shooting his 30-06 Mannlicher Schoenaer that had a hard butt plate from the bench and he had tears in his eyes. I sort of liked that and I could not believe it. He is mean. But I understood as he is so massive that he did not move much when the rifle went off.

I have been shooting so long that my body is hardened to it somewhat and I am only 192 lbs and 6'. Even then I don't like hard kickers and we have those here who shoot .600" for fun.

Besides everyone is different. How do you like the dentist by the way?

I dont like the dentist why?

Critter,

I was answering Bwanahile.

I see your looking at more rifles and that's good. Try to get a reloading outfit too. I started when I was 14 and it has been a lifelong hobby.

I shot my 270 WSM today and as we both know they come back pretty fast. The load I shot today was the 110 gr VMax with IMR 4350. The powder charge was about ten grains less than what I shoot with the very slow burning MagPro and the 140's.

The accuracy was good but the big thing was that the recoil was far less. It's varmint season now you know. It's always varmint season you know.

It helps to shoot off a bench that you stand behind. When you sit at a bench you're leaning into the rifle and your body absorbs much more recoil than the standing bench. Problem is most ranges don't have a standing bench.

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Originally posted by djpaintles:
First buy a Past Magnum shoulder pad to wear while shooting off the bench. They really help take the sting out and you can use them with every rifle you have.
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You usually don't even notice the recoil while hunting and the shoulder pad works great for shooting off the bench and for practice. It adds just enough extra length off the bench in the summer to approximate your length of pull when wearing heavy clothing in winter.........DJ

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Excellent advice from a seasoned shooter. Forget about muzzle brakes and what-not, get a PAST for your bench and range work. If you can learn to shoot the gun well like this (i.e. not develop a flinch), you'll be fine in the field. Adrenaline will take care of the recoil sensation there...
- mike

Savage,

I have no idea what the hell you are talking about with regard to the dentist reference. Not sure I buy your "larger people dont move as much" idea. But you are correct in that we are all different.

I third the suggestion of the PAST recoil shield. I sometimes use it for long bench sessions, as when testing new loads.

However, when shooting offhand or other field positions I don't find the recoil to be much of a factor and the "as is" butt pads of most rifles are just fine. So, use the PAST only when needed and no need to modify anything.

I'll use the Past Recoil Shield with my 7mm Rem. Mag. It really eats up the kick. For the milder beasts I have a couple rifles with the Pachmyer Decelerator pads which also do a very good job. I'm older now and simply got tired of getting batted around by recoil. Be good to yourself, if your rifle smacks you silly use one or the other. It's nice to come home from the range without purple shoulders. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal