Recoil pad Question

pete-driver · Post by **pete-driver** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:44 pm

First post, glad to be here.
I just bought a Marlin 1895 guide gun in 45-70. Today I bought a Limb Saver pad but it didn't fit well. It's a bit under sized on the sides. I'll take it back tomorrow. So what do you recommend for a softer pad? Thank you John

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:57 pm

Pachmyer Decelerator (PREFIT), heres the cheapest price I found.

http://www.lg-outdoors.com/proddetail.asp?prod=8625

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:57 pm

I have a Kick-eez pad on my Rossi/.480 Ruger. Makes a BIG difference. Takes an abusive carbine( with hot loads) and makes it shootable.

jb

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:17 pm

Welcome aboard!

Post a picture of your gun with the pad once you settle on one!!!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:27 pm

welcome to the fire

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:58 am

Welcome aboard

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NonPCnraRN · Post by **NonPCnraRN** » Tue May 20, 2008 9:34 am

Get a grind to fit Limbsaver pad. I cut the buttstock down on my 450M Guide Gun so it will be easy to shoulder with heavy/bulky clothing. The grind to fit is the way to go. Because of an artificial shoulder joint I use a Past recoil pad made for women that attaches to the bra strap with velcro straps. No I don't wear a bra thank you, but it works the same with a tank top worn under an oversized t-shirt.

deerwhacker444 · Post by **deerwhacker444** » Tue May 20, 2008 11:36 am

I used a Grind to Fit Hogue on one of my rifles. Very squishy, probably like a Limbsaver pad. Really cuts down on felt recoil.

ejc · Post by **ejc** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:39 pm

Here is my 1895 CB with a grind to fit Pachmeyer Decelertator pad. I used a grind to fit because I had to shorten the stock to keep the LOP the same with the pad installed. It tames the rifle nicely.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:54 pm

Welcome Pete!

oldgerboy · Post by **oldgerboy** » Tue May 20, 2008 4:57 pm

Each one of the "squishy" pads mentioned above will work great in reducing felt recoil. They are not as easy to "grind" as the older firmer styles but well worth the extra effort.

pete-driver · Post by **pete-driver** » Tue May 20, 2008 7:31 pm

Thank you for the kind welcomes. I'm going to try the Pachmyer Decelerator (PREFIT) as I don't have the tools to grind a pad.Thank you. John