Citori v After Market Pads

Dreaming100Straight · October 29, 2013, 07:26 PM

I always assumed that the original recoil pad on my 2 year old Citori XS Skeet would be equivalent to a premium after market pad such as a LimbSaver, Kickeez, or a Pachmayer. Am I wrong?

BigD_in_FL · October 29, 2013, 08:44 PM

equal in what way - longevity, recoil reduction or something else?

Dreaming100Straight · October 30, 2013, 01:06 AM

Recoil reduction, Big-D.

BigD_in_FL · October 30, 2013, 10:38 AM

Not wrong because some models of the pads are equal, while some others are not. The recoil pad on the Browning might have even been made by one of the major makers as well.

BigJimP · October 30, 2013, 10:56 AM

Yes, I think the OEM pad on the XS Skeet models ...are equivalent to the better brands of aftermarket recoil pads.

Bake · October 30, 2013, 11:36 AM

The rubber recoil pad will start to deteriorate from UV light, change of temperature, and compression. So the more you shoot, the quicker the pad will harden.

.

When the pad gets darker in color, or gets shiny, its time to start looking for a replacement pad on "SALE" (Like that will ever happen

)....

TomADC · October 30, 2013, 11:42 AM

I like the pachmayr decelerator pad they just plain work, I have them on my 12 ga shotguns.

Dreaming100Straight · October 30, 2013, 01:06 PM

Thanks. I thought that the OEM pad on a moderately expensive gun should be pretty well as good as the after market ones but sometimes I find logicaly assumptions to be flat wrong. My pad is 2 years old with 10K rounds in it and looks good so I will keep it unless I modify the stock so that new one is needed.

BigJimP · October 30, 2013, 02:34 PM

My 12ga Citori XS Skeet.... was new in 2002....so 11 yrs old ...and while I have not shot that much in the last couple of years....that one gun has at least 200,000 shells thru it ..../ and I've never changed the stock pad - and it doesn't show any wear....
----------------
( I shot 4 rds of skeet thru it yesterday ...for a 93...)...with 3/4 oz loads of 8's...

...and the gun was not the reason I missed those 7 targets... ( 24 - missed high 1 // 23 missed high 2 and 3 // 22 missed high 5 and low 6 and low 8 ...../ 24 missed high 5)...////.....

Dreaming100Straight · October 30, 2013, 07:22 PM

Rub it in Jim. I am doing better. Only did 3 rounds of trap the other day but had a 20-20-23. The week before it was 20-21-24. Beats hell out of what I was doing until just a few months ago. Tomorrow I want to do 4 lines and try for a 90. Then I will have to go over to the dark side, the skeet fields, and whup up on the Weatherbies. Perhaps not the big guy but that upstart boy of his.

BigD_in_FL · October 30, 2013, 07:29 PM

Sorry Dreaming, skeet is not the dark side..............it is the flower garden......try going to the 5-stand, then scoot over to the Sporting Clays for a royal butt kicking......and when you have caught your breath find the FITASC parcour. Now, after THOSE targets have you reeling, find a Helice field (many in TX and CA) and that will get you ready for the ultimate - live box pigeons

This might take a while, so settle for Sporting and FITASC

Dreaming100Straight · October 30, 2013, 10:23 PM

Skeet is the "Flower Garden". That figures. I am picturing a 300# sensitive buffalo as he tip toes through the tulips. forget that other stuff. I got my but kicked so hard for so long at basic trap let me enjoy it, even if my scores would be a bad day for a good shooter.

.300 Weatherby Mag · October 31, 2013, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Then I will have to go over to the dark side, the skeet fields, and whup up on the Weatherbies. Perhaps not the big guy but that upstart boy of his.

You know, you're not the only one gunning for me these days... I'm almost getting irritated enough to buy a dedicated trap gun.. If I do.. Watch Out

BigJimP · October 31, 2013, 12:03 PM

I keep trying to tell you ....us Buffalo's have feelings too ya know....(sniff, sniff )....
---------------
Take him down a peg ...or three....for me will ya Weatherby ..../ I know its not really a worthy adversary for you ...( more of a cupcake match ) ...with Dreaming being all old, and lame, and ugly .../ but let him get close - and then smack him !! ....and make sure you rub it in - at least a little bit !

Dreaming100Straight · October 31, 2013, 06:29 PM

Nasty. Someone from the frozen Pacific Northwest is simply jealous of the beautiful people from South Cal. Who needs a dedicated trap gun? I still shoot trap with the 30" skeet gun with a moleskin comb. I shot today and it went bad. 22.21.21.20. While I opened well enough it all slid downhill as there was no one out and it was boring. So boring I was going to go over to the skeet side in desperation, but it was empty.

BigJimP · October 31, 2013, 06:32 PM

I won't laugh.....( well I might giggle a little ) ....

( we're not jealous --- we have indoor handgun ranges up here ...for the 11 1/2 months that it rains !! )....
--------------
I don't really wish you any pain there buddy .../hang in there....

.300 Weatherby Mag · November 1, 2013, 11:24 PM

Quote:

I keep trying to tell you ....us Buffalo's have feelings too ya know....(sniff, sniff )....
---------------
Take him down a peg ...or three....for me will ya Weatherby ..../ I know its not really a worthy adversary for you ...( more of a cupcake match ) ...with Dreaming being all old, and lame, and ugly .../ but let him get close - and then smack him !! ....and make sure you rub it in - at least a little bit !

Show no mercy... Got it

Dreaming100Straight · November 2, 2013, 02:34 AM

Hey. I have been lulling Weatherby to sleep. Not even I could shoot as bad as I do against him.

340 Weatherby · November 3, 2013, 09:34 PM

Dreamer! Don't make me pull out the Perazzi!

Dreaming100Straight · November 4, 2013, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Dreamer! Don't make me pull out the Perazzi!

You can use the P gun if you use my special reloads.

340 Weatherby · November 4, 2013, 08:26 PM

Oh No! Then I couldn't hit anything either!

.300 Weatherby Mag · November 7, 2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Oh No! Then I couldn't hit anything either!

You'll still miss... Even with the AA Heavy Target 9's, you stole from me...

October 29, 2013, 07:26 PM	#1
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Citori v After Market Pads I always assumed that the original recoil pad on my 2 year old Citori XS Skeet would be equivalent to a premium after market pad such as a LimbSaver, Kickeez, or a Pachmayer. Am I wrong?

October 30, 2013, 11:36 AM	#6
Bake Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: San Joaquin Valley, Calif. Posts: 482	The rubber recoil pad will start to deteriorate from UV light, change of temperature, and compression. So the more you shoot, the quicker the pad will harden.. When the pad gets darker in color, or gets shiny, its time to start looking for a replacement pad on "SALE" (Like that will ever happen ).... __________________ 1. The pattern board is your friend, use the Dam thing!!! 2. The maximum range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually measured in miles, and means nothing. 2a. The effective range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually (the ability of the shooter) measured in yards, and means everything. Last edited by Bake; October 30, 2013 at 11:52 AM.

October 30, 2013, 11:42 AM	#7
TomADC Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: San Diego County Posts: 795	I like the pachmayr decelerator pad they just plain work, I have them on my 12 ga shotguns. __________________ US Navy Retired,NRA Life Member,SASS member, Time magazine's Person of the Year 2006!

October 31, 2013, 12:03 PM	#14
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I keep trying to tell you ....us Buffalo's have feelings too ya know....(sniff, sniff ).... --------------- Take him down a peg ...or three....for me will ya Weatherby ..../ I know its not really a worthy adversary for you ...( more of a cupcake match ) ...with Dreaming being all old, and lame, and ugly .../ but let him get close - and then smack him !! ....and make sure you rub it in - at least a little bit ! Last edited by BigJimP; October 31, 2013 at 01:58 PM.

October 29, 2013, 08:44 PM	#2
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	equal in what way - longevity, recoil reduction or something else?

October 30, 2013, 01:06 AM	#3
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Recoil reduction, Big-D.

October 30, 2013, 10:38 AM	#4
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	Not wrong because some models of the pads are equal, while some others are not. The recoil pad on the Browning might have even been made by one of the major makers as well.

October 30, 2013, 10:56 AM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Yes, I think the OEM pad on the XS Skeet models ...are equivalent to the better brands of aftermarket recoil pads.

October 30, 2013, 01:06 PM	#8
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Thanks. I thought that the OEM pad on a moderately expensive gun should be pretty well as good as the after market ones but sometimes I find logicaly assumptions to be flat wrong. My pad is 2 years old with 10K rounds in it and looks good so I will keep it unless I modify the stock so that new one is needed.

October 30, 2013, 02:34 PM	#9
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	My 12ga Citori XS Skeet.... was new in 2002....so 11 yrs old ...and while I have not shot that much in the last couple of years....that one gun has at least 200,000 shells thru it ..../ and I've never changed the stock pad - and it doesn't show any wear.... ---------------- ( I shot 4 rds of skeet thru it yesterday ...for a 93...)...with 3/4 oz loads of 8's... ...and the gun was not the reason I missed those 7 targets... ( 24 - missed high 1 // 23 missed high 2 and 3 // 22 missed high 5 and low 6 and low 8 ...../ 24 missed high 5)...////.....

October 30, 2013, 07:22 PM	#10
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Rub it in Jim. I am doing better. Only did 3 rounds of trap the other day but had a 20-20-23. The week before it was 20-21-24. Beats hell out of what I was doing until just a few months ago. Tomorrow I want to do 4 lines and try for a 90. Then I will have to go over to the dark side, the skeet fields, and whup up on the Weatherbies. Perhaps not the big guy but that upstart boy of his.

October 30, 2013, 07:29 PM	#11
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	Sorry Dreaming, skeet is not the dark side..............it is the flower garden......try going to the 5-stand, then scoot over to the Sporting Clays for a royal butt kicking......and when you have caught your breath find the FITASC parcour. Now, after THOSE targets have you reeling, find a Helice field (many in TX and CA) and that will get you ready for the ultimate - live box pigeons This might take a while, so settle for Sporting and FITASC

October 30, 2013, 10:23 PM	#12
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Skeet is the "Flower Garden". That figures. I am picturing a 300# sensitive buffalo as he tip toes through the tulips. forget that other stuff. I got my but kicked so hard for so long at basic trap let me enjoy it, even if my scores would be a bad day for a good shooter.

October 31, 2013, 06:29 PM	#15
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Nasty. Someone from the frozen Pacific Northwest is simply jealous of the beautiful people from South Cal. Who needs a dedicated trap gun? I still shoot trap with the 30" skeet gun with a moleskin comb. I shot today and it went bad. 22.21.21.20. While I opened well enough it all slid downhill as there was no one out and it was boring. So boring I was going to go over to the skeet side in desperation, but it was empty.

October 31, 2013, 06:32 PM	#16
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I won't laugh.....( well I might giggle a little ) .... ( we're not jealous --- we have indoor handgun ranges up here ...for the 11 1/2 months that it rains !! ).... -------------- I don't really wish you any pain there buddy .../hang in there....

November 2, 2013, 02:34 AM	#18
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Hey. I have been lulling Weatherby to sleep. Not even I could shoot as bad as I do against him.

November 3, 2013, 09:34 PM	#19
340 Weatherby Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2012 Posts: 139	Dreamer! Don't make me pull out the Perazzi!

November 4, 2013, 08:26 PM	#21
340 Weatherby Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2012 Posts: 139	Oh No! Then I couldn't hit anything either!