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21 August 2007, 07:05

LBGuy

Need Recoil Pad advice Please

I am giving a young man a stock ruger MK2 in 30-06. He has shot the rifle several times and although he hasn't complained, he did mention recoil one time. Which recoil pad would you suggest I have added before I give him the gun?
Thanks

21 August 2007, 07:33

Charles_Helm

I always liked the Pachmayr Decelerator. Not the softest out there, but it is what I have on rifles up to .458.

21 August 2007, 07:51

craigster

quote:
Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
I always liked the Pachmayr Decelerator. Not the softest out there, but it is what I have on rifles up to .458.

21 August 2007, 07:52

Hog Killer

quote:
Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
I always liked the Pachmayr Decelerator. Not the softest out there, but it is what I have on rifles up to .458.

Ditto!

I have one on my Lott and one going on my 375H&H.

Keith

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21 August 2007, 16:45

jeffeosso

the pachmayr devel is fine, it is light weight

the limbsaver is a HUGE step up in reducing recoil, but weighs about 3x

the ~~ripease~~ kickease is also heavy, but tears apart quickly

as light as rugers are, the limbsaver would make it feel like a 243

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

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21 August 2007, 19:59

hikerbum

I like decelerators, but many swear by limbsavers. Either one are quality pads for everyday guns. Wont go wrong with either one.

21 August 2007, 22:05

Masterifleman

Decelerator!

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22 August 2007, 06:51

DC Roxby

I just had my Rem .300 RUM restocked with a MacMillan and Decelerator pad. I have to say that I was underwhelmed by the recoil reduction, if any compared the factory pad. My dad recently put a Limbsaver on his .300 and says the recoil was cut in half! I'm thinking I goofed.

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22 August 2007, 18:52

LBGuy

Thanks men. Think I'll get the Limbsaver for him. I appreciate the responses. Have a fine day!

22 August 2007, 19:40

El Deguello

Limb Saver. If your rifle has sufficient recoil to need a recoil pad, a little extra weight is an advantage.

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22 August 2007, 20:04

Heat

Can't argue with any of these suggestions... I have a Ruger MkII in '06 that I simply put a standard Pachmayr on... It made a major difference by itself... The decelerator will make a noticable difference from the standard and a Limbsaver even more....

Ken....

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23 August 2007, 19:23

tnekkcc

Limb Saver can reduce recoil to an amazing degree, but I once while hunting I sat on a stump and got a tear or cut in the Limb Saver.

But I am still going to buy them, they make a 300 Win mag kick like a 30-30.