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Recoil Pad Ratings?
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<blockquote data-quote="Holmes" data-source="post: 45854" data-attributes="member: 457"><p>It should be remembered that all the recoil pads in the world will not cure the evils of a stock that does not fit the shooter. Coorect LOP is of paramount importance for the LRH.</p><p></p><p>Will this rifle see duty primarily from the prone, from a bipod/tripod, or from a bench? This needs to be considered with respect to LOP.</p><p></p><p>I've spent the last couple of years playing with different recoil pads on some rather heavy calibres, e.g., 500 NE Ruger #1, 378 WM Ruger #1, etc.</p><p></p><p>Cushy pads may sound nice and feel good initially, but they also allow the rifle to get a running start on ya! The Deccelerator is absolutely the softest pad I would consider using on any hard kicking rifle. I've got a workbench full of the others.</p><p></p><p>If you change pads, and I believe you should, this is an ideal time to get measured professionally and add a spacer along with the new pad or reduce the LOP if necessary.</p><p></p><p>Custom stocks are of course highly desireable but the workin' stiff cannot always go that route initially. Spacers can make a big difference.</p><p></p><p>Get measured professionally with respect to your primary shooting position and I think you will be most pleased with the result.</p><p></p><p>Luck on ya.</p><p></p><p>Holmes</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Holmes, post: 45854, member: 457"] It should be remembered that all the recoil pads in the world will not cure the evils of a stock that does not fit the shooter. Coorect LOP is of paramount importance for the LRH. Will this rifle see duty primarily from the prone, from a bipod/tripod, or from a bench? This needs to be considered with respect to LOP. I've spent the last couple of years playing with different recoil pads on some rather heavy calibres, e.g., 500 NE Ruger #1, 378 WM Ruger #1, etc. Cushy pads may sound nice and feel good initially, but they also allow the rifle to get a running start on ya! The Deccelerator is absolutely the softest pad I would consider using on any hard kicking rifle. I've got a workbench full of the others. If you change pads, and I believe you should, this is an ideal time to get measured professionally and add a spacer along with the new pad or reduce the LOP if necessary. Custom stocks are of course highly desireable but the workin' stiff cannot always go that route initially. Spacers can make a big difference. Get measured professionally with respect to your primary shooting position and I think you will be most pleased with the result. Luck on ya. Holmes [/QUOTE]
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