8mm Mauser recoil pad

toolguy2006 · December 30, 2010, 01:27 AM

Ok everyone, here is the stupid question of the day.

I have a 8mm Czech Mauser that I love to shoot. Unfortunately, I seem to have a wussy shoulder, and it doesn't like to put up with the recoil.

Has anyone found a decent recoil pad for this rifle? I would prefer something that replaces the steel butt plate on the rifle rather than a slip on model. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

fisherman66 · December 30, 2010, 02:12 PM

I made one out of a flip flop pad for my 98. After a rough cut I mounted it using two washers installed in razor cuts inside the flip flop pad and the screws used for the metal butt plate. I taped the wood with masking tape and sanded the flip flop pad for finish. It's not the neatest job ever, but it's not jarring to the eye.

Buzzcook · December 30, 2010, 03:25 PM

Limbsaver has a good slip on pad.

madcratebuilder · December 31, 2010, 09:39 AM

The medium Galco pad fits the 8mm Mausers perfectly. I don't leave home without it.

It also fits Enfields and Swiss K-31's.

dean1818 · December 31, 2010, 01:53 PM

I have a limbsaver on my 24/47 in 8mm

It works well

December 30, 2010, 01:27 AM	#1
toolguy2006 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 144	8mm Mauser recoil pad Ok everyone, here is the stupid question of the day. I have a 8mm Czech Mauser that I love to shoot. Unfortunately, I seem to have a wussy shoulder, and it doesn't like to put up with the recoil. Has anyone found a decent recoil pad for this rifle? I would prefer something that replaces the steel butt plate on the rifle rather than a slip on model. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

December 30, 2010, 02:12 PM	#2
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	I made one out of a flip flop pad for my 98. After a rough cut I mounted it using two washers installed in razor cuts inside the flip flop pad and the screws used for the metal butt plate. I taped the wood with masking tape and sanded the flip flop pad for finish. It's not the neatest job ever, but it's not jarring to the eye. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

December 30, 2010, 03:25 PM	#3
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Limbsaver has a good slip on pad.

December 31, 2010, 09:39 AM	#4
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	The medium Galco pad fits the 8mm Mausers perfectly. I don't leave home without it. It also fits Enfields and Swiss K-31's.

December 31, 2010, 01:53 PM	#5
dean1818 Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 844	I have a limbsaver on my 24/47 in 8mm It works well