Quote:

---

Hey all, noticed recently that the Kick-eze, which is a softer than other's pad, on one of my rifles is getting shoved out of shape from standing the rifle up while stored. I haven't checked because I don't want to upset myself, but am betting this is happening to other rifles in my safe as well.

Other than building a vault later that will allow me to store them horizontally, is there something I can do to prevent this?

thanks.

Red

---

Hey Red,

I have a Pachmayr Triple-Mag recoil pad on my .375 Ackley, and it too will collapse if stored on the recoil pad. The thing is that with the Pachmayr they ship a stud type device that is inserted into the top mounting hole on the recoil pad. There is a metal stud that goes inside the pad and rests against the mounting screw and keeps the pad from collapsing while being stored.

I'm sure you could come up with something similar, such as a long bolt or screw, that will accomplish the same thing.

Hope this helps,
-Mr Mike

Quote:

---

Simple, store them the proper way with the barrel down. Not only will it save your recoil pad it also prevents dust getting in the barrel, any oil in your action or barrel will drain down and away and not be as likey to soak into the wood as when stored butt down.

---