Marlin Recoil Pad Fit

[Landlocked Pirate]

I'm wanting to install a recoil pad on my Marlin 336W, either a Limbsaver, Decelerator, or Kick-Eez. This pad is not primarily for recoil reduction but for added stock length and a better feel. From what I've read these pads sometimes require some work to get a proper fit and I'm asking advice from any of you Marlin shooters out there as to what kind of experiences you've had getting a good fit with any of these three pads. BTW, I'm not interested in the slip-on option. Thanks.

 

[Landlocked Pirate]

Okay, Then, Just Forget It! I'm Gettin' A Decelerator!

 

[_N4Z_]

I installed a Limbsaver on my 336W.

Looks good, works great, not much effort was required. There was a tiny bit of bare wood showing after the install so I removed it and hit the back of the stock with dark stain.

I will post pics after work today if your still interested.

Let me know and I'll follow up.

 

[Landlocked Pirate]

N4Z,
I saw your pictures on another thread and it does look good. I have a Limbsaver on my 870 and it works well but I'm a little concerned about its durability and I haven't had it on long enough to really know. How has yours held up? Thanks.

 

[_N4Z_]

Right on.

To answer your question it has held up very well. Looks just as it did the day I bought it. Adds a good inch to overall weapon length too.

336 is a daisy for hunting, and one of my favorite plinkers.

I recently swapped out the factory camo sling for something made of leather and a bit nicer. Needed a decent sling as I prefer to practice sans rest, and the one that came with the rifle wasn't cutting it.

Anyway, good luck with yours!

 

[Landlocked Pirate]

Okay, I have another question. I bought a Limbsaver but it turned out not to be a very good fit for my gun, although I think I could make it work. But now I'm considering the Pachmayr and what I want to know is this: According to the mounting instruction on their website you're supposed to use plastic anchors instead of screwing directly into the wood. Is there any real reason for this? I don't mind drilling an additional hole (or two) but I don't really want to maul my stock because I might want to re-install the original buttplate someday. Any advice from someone who has installed a Decelerator on their 336 would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.