User opinions on slip-on recoil pads

[Grayrock]

I HAD a Limbsaver Airtech slip on pad to increase LOP on my daughter's rifle when I used it ( restocked it with a youth stock ). That pad has gone missing and I want to replace it. I see several other choices out there now. Looking for opinions and comparison/ contrast of the different types. I have a Pachmayr Decelerator, have used the Limbsaver, and now see a couple of others when shopping. Kick Eez, HiViz and Beartooth are available. I'm looking to increase length of pull first, and recoil reduction second and economy third. What have you used ?

 

[Skylerbone]

I’ve used both LimbSaver and Spenco and liked both for their purpose. The Spenco had a rounded shape (mounted on a shotgun) so it rolled a bit more under recoil but never snagged. The LimbSaver was on a rifle and worked fine. I have used numerous Kick Eez products suck as their Cheek Eez adhesive comb risers and a Beartooth for the same purpose. All of them are pretty good at what they do.

 

[entropy]

I've put a few Limbsavers on rifles for others, The last one I put on a rifle for myself was a Pachmyr Decelerator, but more for the looks and a bit of length than Recoil.
I prefer Gra-Coils for shotguns, and if I were to put something on a rifle that needed it, I'd put a Gra-Coil on that, too. They do make a rifle model:
https://graco-corp.com/product/gc15r-gracoil/

 

[herrwalther]

Any of them will work. I have never noticed much of a recoil difference based on the brand of recoil pad. What will make a difference for you and your daughter is install. Products like Kickeez are semi permanent compared to a slip-on like a Limbsaver. If you are swapping the rifle back and forth between shooters with different LOP, then a slip on is better for both shooters.

 

[Grayrock]

Products like Kickeez are semi permanent compared to a slip-on like a Limbsaver. If you are swapping the rifle back and forth between shooters with different LOP, then a slip on is better for both shooters.

Yes- that is the idea. Her tiny frame without the additional pad and my larger body will use the slip-on pad.

 

[Lo-Profile]

I use a Limbsaver on my one Beretta 1201FP that I can't find a recoil pad to fit. It works well for a slip on pad.
I bought it at Wal-Mart.

 

[entropy]

Slip-on; yes, Limbsaver is the way to go.

 

[DocRock]

I have a slip on Limbsaver on a rifle with a short stock to adjust LOP and a slip on Pachmayer Decelerator on a Browning Double Auto for recoil reduction. They are each best suited to those roles.

 

[wesmonster]

Limbsaver for best recoil absorption
Pachymar for best looking pad that also works very well.

if it has plastic furniture, Limbsaver. Wood furniture, Pachymar.

Honorable mention for those el cheapo no-name ‘AK grenade’ buttpads, they’re usually easy to find for $10 and are easy to modify, and will usually fit small stocks with minimal modification.

 

[jag1954]

I have a 'Recoil Eraser' that I purchased on Amazon for both my 12 and 20 gauge and they work better than I expected. It's gel filled and absorbs a good amount of recoil for me.

 

[BC Jr]

Although it’s not true in all cases, I have seen some very sad “soft” recoil pads, especially on heavier long guns, that were flattened and distorted from long term storage sitting buttstock down on hard surfaces. Now go check yours. Your welcome!

 

[Ranger99]

I have one on a single 12 that babysits
me here in the hood.
It's been on there ever since the gun
came into my possession and I ran
it through a barrel shortening machine.

It's a brown rubber pad

 

[BC Jr]

Check out these slip on pads and then I’ll explain……
These were issued with the French MAS-49/56 service rifle after WWII to be used as substantial recoil reducers when the rifle was used in the Grenade Launcher mode.
Now shift gears to the realization that most shooters of the Japanese Arisakas found the shoulder stocks to be somewhat short compared to more familiar American arms. This is a measurement known to shooters as LOP, or Length Of Pull in inches from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. By sheer coincidence these two slightly different MAS slip on pads fit my radically different two Arisaka rifles, one in 6.5 and one in 7.7 caliber. On the 6.5 Type 38 Carbine with Cupped Buttplate the 1951 dated pad fits snugly and increases the LOP from 13” to 14 1/2”. I find a little long is much better than being too short in length of pull. On the 7.7 Type 99 Rifle (a fairly heavy hitter on my old bones) the 1962 dated cup increases the LOP from 12 1/2” to 14” and decreases felt recoil. ***Please note*** All MAS recoil pads are not created equally, depending on the year the inventory was in service, as evidenced by my examples. I bought these MAS pads many years ago for around $5 each. A quick online search just showed some available from $20 to $35 each. You may or may not get the exact fit you need. I just lucked out. Enjoy.

 

[9x56MS]

Yes- that is the idea. Her tiny frame without the additional pad and my larger body will use the slip-on pad.

I have tried them all and my recommendation is stick with the loom saver slip on. Works great but don’t leave it on gun for extended periods of time as it will discolor any but the black plastic stocks over time.

 

[22250Rem]

I have only owned one slip on recoil pad in my life. That red one on the Savage Mod. 10 in my avatar. Don't recall the weight of the gun but it's fairly light for shooting 300 WSM handloads that are up near the book max., as it's more accurate that way. The pad itself is an el-cheapo gun show special I picked up dirt cheap. Then I discovered that the recoil was nicely managed and I actually shot better with it, ( may have been a length of pull issue.). So I left it on as I was getting ready to take that gun to Wyoming ( where the avatar photo was taken), for a combo Antelope & Mule Deer hunt. Filled both of those tags with it and decided to leave it on there even if it is ugly; but to me it now looks very good. That was all back in 2006 and it's still on there today. Shot my first hog with it last month. Rub it down about once a year with some Armor-All to keep the rubber from drying out and cracking and I plan to keep it on as long as possible. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so to me it's a thing of beauty if it helps me shoot better.... I'll take all the help I can get. Here's a pic of the gun where the recoil pad can be seen better... ...

 

[Riomouse911]

My Grandfather put one on his Model 12 decades ago. The area of the stock that was covered by the pad is now darker than the rest of the walnut stock.
It probably took ages for this to happen, but your stock may discolor a bit if it’s a long term option for you and/or your daughter.

Stay safe.

 

[Grayrock]

My Grandfather put one on his Model 12 decades ago. The area of the stock that was covered by the pad is now darker than the rest of the walnut stock.
It probably took ages for this to happen, but your stock may discolor a bit if it’s a long term option for you and/or your daughter.

Stay safe.

Thanks- but no worries here. It is a black synthetic stock.