recoil pad needed

[mister_wilburn]

I need a recoil pad for my wifes single shot 20 guage. I can absorb the kick well enough, but it bruises up her arm when we shoot. I have mitigated the injury by explaining that pulling it into her shoulder helps, but still, She needs a pad for it. Anyone know where i can get a decent recoil pad, prefereable one that slides over for under 50 bucks?? I know, im being cheap, but the gun didn't cost much more than 100. BTW its a Savage/Stevens model 94 singleshot 20 guage. I have an attachment to this model gun, and will if necessary just retire it from her use and buy her a semi-auto. Franchi is a good brand, right??

 

[foghornl]

While not the prettiest was to go, a <$10 Butler Creek slip-on pad will do wonders.

I started out with a Savage/Stevens 94B in 16-ga, with that very light "tenite" stock. Guys used to give me a bad time about my 16-ga 'pop-gun', untill those guys tried it...specially with my "duck loads", heaviest #4 I could find.

If you have Gander Mountain, or Dicks or Dunhams stores in your area, any of those should have an inexpensive slip-on pad.

Getting the stock of the shotgun in that 'shoulder pocket' area instead of down the arm works....something I learned the hard way.

 

[RNB65]

Slip on Limbsaver pad. Can be found at most gun stores. I believe Wal Mart stores sell them also.

It's going to increase the LOP a little bit which might be problematic. But it's certainly going to reduce recoil.

http://www.limbsaver.com/Products/Firearms/Slip_On_Recoil_Pad.aspx

Or try a Browning shooting vest with a Reactor gel pad insert. Available in pretty colors for the ladies.

Single shot 20 gauges are some of the worst kicking shotguns. They tend to be light weight and usually have minimal butt padding. Consider buying her a Youth Model Remington 870 pump. Even better, a Remington 1100/1187 20ga autoloader and have the stock cut down a bit to fit her. Either will recoil less than a single shot.

 

[chris in va]

Definitely a Limbsaver. I had one on my NEF 20ga, made all the difference. As noted before though, it'll increase your LOP quite a bit.

Gander Mountain has all the sizes.

 

[kirbythegunsmith]

Details

Here is a pair of photostat sections of an article that I wrote about beginning shooters.

I hope that readers can gain insight from a gunsmith's perspective.



See the picture of the velcro adjustable Pachmayr slip-on pad at the THR link posted at the bottom.





Read my other posts.

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http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=58998&d=1181244434

 

[mister_wilburn]

Picked up a Limbsaver (small) at wally world today, about 20 bucks. Tomorrow is the test, I will take it out and let the household 06 try it out. Fit was nice, snug, and not intrusive.

Again, if the gun is still to rough, Ill pick her up something like a remington 1100, she likes the inertia driven, but tried and true gas op is the way to go. I like the model 94 i picked up, and it is the same model shotgun (different caliber) that i learned to shoot on. Good gun in my book, but whatever will keep her into shooting is more important than what i "want" her to shoot.

 

[camslam]

Another vote for Limbsaver. I've got one on my home defense shotgun for shooting those 3" shells and it makes a world of difference.

Hope it works for you as well.

 

[jrfoxx]

I think you'll be happy with the Slip on Limbsaver pad you got.I have one on my M44 7.62x54r, and it worked wonders.Without it, I was in a fair bit of pain from the steel buttplate on slamming my boney shoulders after 0 or 20 rds at most.Now I can shoot all day with no problems.Also, since it's slip on, I can move it from gun to gun as needed.

 

[mister_wilburn]

Limbsaver works great, more of a push than a kick. Slipped on with ease and stays in place. Didn't mess up my aiming one bit.

 

[Smitty in CT]

In addition to the recoil pad, something else that might help......lighten the load that you are shooting!!

When my 8-year-old shoots we use Fiocchi 20GA "20Lites". These shells have little to NO recoil. They are #7-1/2 shot, 3/4 oz. 1050fps they make problems with recoil go away.

I bought mine from BPI at:

http://shop2.mailordercentral.com/bpicart/prodinfo.asp?number=36520LITE

But do a search, other places sell them. Your wife will love them!!

 

[CoolPapaCatDJ]

Recoil protector?

I'm an old fart with a big ol' 12 gauge. I use a PAST super magnum recoil pad ambidexterous (I shoot left handed).

 

[ab4ka]

I use the Shooterpad (www.shooterpads.com, also available from Brownell's) and it works great for me. It is slip-on gel pad with a neoprene sleeve and comes with addition thin pads that can be put inside. It works really well.

 

[carnaby]

I took the stock recoil pad off my rifle first before installing the limbsaver slip-on. LOP stays more or less the same as stock and what a difference the setup makes to my shoulder

 

[Switchman]

That Stevens is a pretty light gun. Rather than try slip-ons or spend a bunch of money, I'd suggest two remedies:
First, make absolutely sure she's holding the gun high and tight in the shoulder pocket, cheek firmly on the comb and eyes level. Then watch for a flinch. Some shooters who have been bruised a few times pull away from the gun when they fire, the worst thing you can do. Once you find your pocket you can shoot slugs all day from a 12 GA, 18" barreled tactical shotgun. Technique counts a lot more than equipment.
Second, if that doesn't work, look at a good 12 GA, gas operated auto. 20s are a little snappy in recoil, whereas 12s tend more to push.
Hope this helps.

 

[sm]

Hearing Protection

Gun fit to shooter.
Correct Basics of form.
Lighter loadss
Pachmahyr Recoil Pads

Hearing Protection.

Yes, better hearing protection, even doubling up (plugs and muffs) will lessen felt recoil.

 

[308win]

You can get a recoil pad from Limbsaver (Remington also sells them under the Remington Name) that is reletively inexpensive (less than a Pachmyer) and more effective. It will add about 13/4" or so to the pull of the stock.

Oops, guess I should have read the posts.