Recoil pad for Ithaca 37 featherlight 20 gauge?

Hank15 · September 8, 2009, 10:16 PM

Bought the Ithaca 37 today

, and now for the 10 day waiting period.

Brother loves the way it handles but still thinks the recoil will be scary so he'd prefer a rubber recoil pad instead of a metal butt plate.

So what recoil pad do you guys recommend for this gun?

Since I have to install it for him, I'd prefer something that requires minimal fitting.

Thanks in advance

LHB1 · September 8, 2009, 10:37 PM

I've installed several recoil pads on some of my rifles and shotguns over the years. My personal favorite is the Pachmayr Decelerator. The pads I used required 1) shortening the stock to fit me properly with pad added, and 2) fitting/shaping/sanding the pad to merge with the contours of the stock. Care is required to avoid dinging the stock when filing/sanding on the recoil pad.

September 8, 2009, 10:16 PM	#1
Hank15 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: California Posts: 437	Recoil pad for Ithaca 37 featherlight 20 gauge? Bought the Ithaca 37 today , and now for the 10 day waiting period. Brother loves the way it handles but still thinks the recoil will be scary so he'd prefer a rubber recoil pad instead of a metal butt plate. So what recoil pad do you guys recommend for this gun? Since I have to install it for him, I'd prefer something that requires minimal fitting. Thanks in advance

September 8, 2009, 10:37 PM	#2
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	I've installed several recoil pads on some of my rifles and shotguns over the years. My personal favorite is the Pachmayr Decelerator. The pads I used required 1) shortening the stock to fit me properly with pad added, and 2) fitting/shaping/sanding the pad to merge with the contours of the stock. Care is required to avoid dinging the stock when filing/sanding on the recoil pad. __________________ Good shooting and be safe. LB Last edited by LHB1; September 8, 2009 at 10:43 PM.