recoil pad

myrondizzo · November 20, 2005, 12:36 PM

i just got a savage 111 7mm rem mag after shooting it a bit decided i need a better recoil pad. i cant decide between limbsaver and pachmyer. i have a slip on limbsaver that fits but im sure if fixed ones would be more efficent. any suggestions?

Fremmer · November 20, 2005, 01:54 PM

If you have a synthetic stock, the slip-on pad will be fine. But if you keep the slip-on pad on a wood stock, the wood underneath the pad will become discolored.

Ruger4570 · November 21, 2005, 07:39 PM

Ditto on the discolorization, been there ,, done it,, also a refinish job to fix it.

Coltdriver · November 21, 2005, 09:02 PM

I put a limbsaver on a .450 Marlin (same as a magnum 45/70) I used the limbsaver that replaces the stock butt plate on my synthetic Encore. Its a screw on, perfect fit. It is, I am certain, the only reason I can shoot the rifle. The limbsaver is so good that the rifle did not bruise my shoulder. A little red, yes, but no bruise after 18 rounds. I don't flinch when I shoot it because there is no actual pain. Definitely a lot of kick, but nothing to induce a flinch.

myrondizzo · November 21, 2005, 09:11 PM

so which is better the slip on or the fixed one?

Lycanthrope · November 21, 2005, 10:38 PM

Fixed is better with the Pachmyr Decelerator, Limbsaver and Kick-eez all doing a nice job.

myrondizzo · November 21, 2005, 11:05 PM

thanks guys looks like i have some shopping to do.

November 20, 2005, 12:36 PM	#1
myrondizzo Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 50	recoil pad i just got a savage 111 7mm rem mag after shooting it a bit decided i need a better recoil pad. i cant decide between limbsaver and pachmyer. i have a slip on limbsaver that fits but im sure if fixed ones would be more efficent. any suggestions? Last edited by myrondizzo; November 21, 2005 at 02:24 PM.

November 20, 2005, 01:54 PM	#2
Fremmer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,482	If you have a synthetic stock, the slip-on pad will be fine. But if you keep the slip-on pad on a wood stock, the wood underneath the pad will become discolored.

November 21, 2005, 07:39 PM	#3
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	Ditto on the discolorization, been there ,, done it,, also a refinish job to fix it.

November 21, 2005, 09:02 PM	#4
Coltdriver Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2001 Posts: 683	I put a limbsaver on a .450 Marlin (same as a magnum 45/70) I used the limbsaver that replaces the stock butt plate on my synthetic Encore. Its a screw on, perfect fit. It is, I am certain, the only reason I can shoot the rifle. The limbsaver is so good that the rifle did not bruise my shoulder. A little red, yes, but no bruise after 18 rounds. I don't flinch when I shoot it because there is no actual pain. Definitely a lot of kick, but nothing to induce a flinch.

November 21, 2005, 09:11 PM	#5
myrondizzo Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 50	so which is better the slip on or the fixed one?

November 21, 2005, 10:38 PM	#6
Lycanthrope Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,752	Fixed is better with the Pachmyr Decelerator, Limbsaver and Kick-eez all doing a nice job.

November 21, 2005, 11:05 PM	#7
myrondizzo Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 50	thanks guys looks like i have some shopping to do.